Probably a slight tear, but hard to walk today with a moderate amount of swelling -- having trouble walking and going up stairs. And I know, go to a doctor.
2006-11-27 07:12:58 · 7 answers · asked by NoNickname 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Absolutly no heat. No hurry to go to the Dr. Not much we can do till swelling is controlled. OTC anti-inflammatories for swelling and pain. Sorry about the injury.
2006-11-27 15:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by Speedracer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful with this one! You may have a slight meniscus tear, or other ligament damage like ACL, PCL, etc. It could get much worse if not treated right. You don't want more damage! I would see a doctor, maybe get an MRI done. In the mean time, always use ice if something is still swollen, and Ibuprofen, wrap it and elevate it, like up on the couch. Heat promotes blood circulation, and can be used when the injury is in the healing process.
2016-05-23 12:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ICE ICE ICE! Putting heat on the knee will only cause more swelling and the ice can decrease pain also.
2006-11-27 09:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by tatron6803 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ice for the swelling, heat for the pain...
2006-11-27 07:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by mstovall2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your ACL is torn you need to have it looked at if you havent already...As stated above, not much they can do untill the swelling goes down,but mine gave me extra strength anti-inflammitory pills to make the process hurry along.I took to long and am suffering from it now. but ICE is always best untill you hear from otherwise from a Dr.take some advil ,ice it,and call your dr.
as I said I waited and am paying for it...8 weeks of thearpy because I'm dumb and waited to long
2006-11-29 05:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to put an ice pack on it to get the swelling down and get to a doc ASAP.
2006-11-27 07:17:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mama2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to get the swelling down put ice on it.
2006-11-27 07:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by asslpman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋