What remedies are suggested for swollen & bruised knee with difficulty in walking?
Patient: I hit with a softball just below my knee 2 days ago and have iced it and taken ibuprofen throughout the day, my whole lower leg is swollen and firm, a large bruise is forming and sometimes it feels like someone is pinching me under my skin. It is painful to walk and bend my knee. Do I need to see a doc or should I wait and see how it progresses over the next few days? Doctor: Hi you have been hit by a softball below knee and are having large bruise and swelling.It is painful and walking and bending knee is difficult. To me it appears that you have probably torn some muscle like gastrocnemius and there is hematoma( blood clot fromation) with spread to Calf causing pain and disability. Take complete bed rest with legs elevated on two pillows , pain killers , creppe bandage for few days. If it does not subside then go for medical check up including Doppler and x rays.