I banged my knee two WEEKS ago playing basketball with someone now, everytime i bang it, light or hard, it kills for the next hour. Any advice. should i get an x-ray, go to the doctor, what should i do?
2007-03-15 16:05:01 · 9 answers · asked by LAZER 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Well it is possible that there is a deep bruise which isn't very visible and causes you pain but sometimes a direct impact to the knee will cause the inside part of your Quad to weaken and it doesn't properly hold the kneecap in place. As a result of this any further impact could be pushing the back of the kneecap against bone causing pain and inflammation of the area. The problem should go away after a few weeks of rest or it may even go away with the same level of activity. If the injury becomes more substantial or fails to go away after a prolonged period go see your PCP, they may refer you to a Physical Therapist or an Orthopaedist depending on what you descirbe to them, they may also X-ray or MRI your leg.
Good luck with that knee (Knee injuries suck)
2007-03-15 16:14:30 · answer #1 · answered by deadetern1ty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't get an x-ray without seeing a doctor first and getting an order from him/her. An x-ray is like a prescription; you can't just walk in and ask for it without an order from a doctor.
2007-03-16 01:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor.
This is what mine said:
Ice for the first 48-72 hours
Then heat.
Dr will probably have you take ibuprofen every 8 hours around the clock for the inflammation. That was quite a while back.
2007-03-15 23:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ T O N I ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'd see a doctor and ask for an X-ray.
2007-03-15 23:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go get it checked by a doctor, they may reccomend an x-ray. Good luck.
2007-03-15 23:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by loves2shop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your primary care physician.. he will probably get an x-ray and maybe send you to an orthopedic... which is what i recommend. I would just go see the orthopedic and you will probably feel better faster. that is what my brother recommends also.. he is a family doctor so.. figure out where an orthopedic is by you and go see him.
good luck!!
2007-03-15 23:19:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
alternate with warm and cold compress for 48 hours if the pain persist then see your doctor
2007-03-16 00:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by Joy A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor and quit banging it!!
2007-03-15 23:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by prarierosebud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford it go to the doctors.
2007-03-15 23:12:58 · answer #9 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋