HELP Need to know if it's serious?!
Question:
HELP Need to know if it's serious?
I fell while I was running. I twisted my knee and fell and then my friend went over my foot with her bike. Now my knee is bruising and it hurts to walk on it! Is this a sprain or something? WHat should I do to ease pain?
P.S. It's a little bit swollen not that much.
Answers:
Hurting you knee is one of the most serious injury a person can have. There is a possibility that it is a sprain, but there is also a possibility that you might have torn the meniscus disk, or torn other ligaments in your knee. Try to wait a few days before seeing a doctor. Make sure to rest, keeping the leg elevated below 80 degrees, preferably around 60. Keep an eye out for any bruising, discoloration or major swelling. Apply a cold compress/ice for 10-15 minutes every 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Take a popular NSAID or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Aleve (Naproxen), Tylenol (acetaminophen), or Motrin (Ibuprofen). These drugs will alleviate any swollen tissue. Make sure to take the recommend dosage and DO NOT GO OVER. If taken excessively most NSAIDS cause liver damage and liver dysfunction. If the pain persists more than a couple of days it's best to contact your doctor. He/She will most likely do x-rays. If nothing comes up in the x-rays than your doctor might want an MRI (magnetic renasonace imaging). If you need and MRI your doctor will inform you not to wear anything with metal or metallic. This is because it's a giant magnate. Hope this helped, take care and stay safe!