My son accidentally ran into the top of my knee and hit a vein.?!
Question: My son accidentally ran into the top of my knee and hit a vein!.!?
My knee (vein) is very sore, swollen, and bruised!. I am icing it!. Should I see a doctor!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
It's always a good idea to see a doctor when you're in severe pain or have considerable deformity after an injury!.
In the meanwhile, RICE it and see if it improves any:
Rest : avoid using the bum knee and walking around as much as possible
Ice: continue icing it - for 10-15 minute periods ever 30-45 minutes
Compression: consider wrapping your knee in an elastic (ace) bandage!.
Elevation: elevate your knee above the level of your heart!. Pillows work well too!.
I'd also recommend taking an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or aspirin!.
Hope it feels better!Www@Answer-Health@Com
In the meanwhile, RICE it and see if it improves any:
Rest : avoid using the bum knee and walking around as much as possible
Ice: continue icing it - for 10-15 minute periods ever 30-45 minutes
Compression: consider wrapping your knee in an elastic (ace) bandage!.
Elevation: elevate your knee above the level of your heart!. Pillows work well too!.
I'd also recommend taking an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or aspirin!.
Hope it feels better!Www@Answer-Health@Com
It depends when you hurt it, I would wait about a day, and do your best to stay off of it, and keep it elevated!. Make sure that after 48 hours you switch from putting ice on it to using a heating device!. If the swelling in your knee doesn't go down in a day or two, I would go see a doctor!. You can also look at www!.webmd!.com if you would like medical tips, and answers of what might've happened!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
No, just keep ice on it for now and prop it up on something!.!.!.The swelling should go down with ice although it will probably be sore for a few days!.!.!.If you find it only getting worse over the next few days then see a doctor!. Take OTC pain meds!. if you want!.Www@Answer-Health@Com