Slight Knee pain, should i be worried?!
Question: Slight Knee pain, should i be worried!?
While i was walking to class today I very briefly felt my knee pop while walking up a flight of stairs!. There was no immediate pain or awkward movement!. An hour later my knee felt weird and now theres a slight pain as well as very small swelling!. It does not hurt when bending or extending my leg!. The only serious is pain is when im crouched like a baseball catcher and try to sink my butt to the ground!. Any idea if this is serious or do i just need some ice!. P!.S!. i am athletic!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
It sounds like you just tweaked your knee!. Your best bet is "RICE" Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation!. Just sit back on the couch for a while, put some ice on it (not directly on it of course), if you have an ace bandage it would be a good idea to wrap it, and keep it elevated (just enough to keep it above your heart)!. If this is not helping by tomorrow evening, or if the swelling/pain is getting worse I would advise you seek medical attention!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have had multiple knee problems/surgeries and i am also an EMTWww@Answer-Health@Com
if it is even just a little sore try not to put weight on it!. cruches helpWww@Answer-Health@Com
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