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My son is 10 and has a bruised meniscus. pain n swelling. he is very active in soccer. what should he do?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sports Injury: Stop pe/sports immediately, put ice, give ibuprofen, preferably gelcap. Let him be seen by his pediatrician to have a thorough check, who may decide whether your son need referral to ped. Orthopedic doc.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 5/7/2015

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