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How can you help a child with a bruised knee?
How Are Knee Injuries Treated?
- Rest.
- Ice.
- Compression (with an elastic bandage)
- Elevation (raising the injured knee)
When should I be concerned about my childs knee pain?
This is usually a result of a ligament injury. If your child has knee pain that is restricting their day to day activities; if they are unable to bear weight on the leg, or if the knee is red or swollen, then you should see your doctor as an x-ray or MRI scan may be needed.
Can a child break their kneecap?
Symptoms of a broken kneecap (fracture) are swelling and pain, especially when moving the knee back and forth. Your child may not need surgery if the fracture has not moved the kneecap out of position. But sometimes surgery is needed to move the pieces of the kneecap back where they belong and to repair damage.
How do you tell if a child’s knee is broken?
What are the signs and symptoms of a patellar fracture in children?
- Pain when your child’s knee is touched or when he or she moves the leg.
- Swelling and bruising around the knee.
- Not being able to put weight on the leg.
- Not being able to raise the leg when he or she is lying down.
When do bruises stop hurting?
Your pain should begin to subside about 3 days after you were bruised. In the meantime, if the bruise really hurts or is swollen, you can take over-the-counter drugs to relieve your pain.
How long does it take for a bruise to go away?
Bruises usually fade away in about 2 weeks. Over that time, the bruise changes color as the body breaks down and reabsorbs the blood. The color of the bruise can give you an idea how old it is: When you first get a bruise, it’s kind of reddish as the blood appears under the skin.
How do I know if my child has a fracture?
If you think your child has a fracture, they may have the following symptoms:
- pain or tenderness at the injury site.
- swelling or redness around the injury.
- deformity (unusual shape) of the injured area.
- not wanting to move or use the injured area.
When should I be concerned about a bruise on my child?
Bruises are usually nothing to worry about. But you should take your child to see your GP if they have bruises that don’t seem related to everyday childhood bumps and falls. For example, you might want to see your GP if your child: seems to bruise more easily than other children.
How long does it take for a bruised knee to heal?
Bruise Healing Time. The severity of the injury will determine how long it takes for your knee to heal. A simple bruise may disappear within a week, especially if your pain is minor and you are able to perform gentle exercise to keep the knee limber.
How do you heal a bruised knee?
Apply a cold compress to your bruised knee to minimize swelling and promote healing. Use the compress for 10 to 15 minutes, every three to four hours. Do not apply ice directly to your skin — this can cause tissue damage.
What is the recovery time for a bruise?
Bruises generally cause pain, swelling, and tenderness over a black and blue area of skin discoloration. As it heals, it often changes from black and blue to green and yellow. Mild contusion or bruises typically heal within about five days.
What is the treatment for a bruised knee?
A bruised knee is usually the result of an impact or trauma. X-rays might be needed for the proper treatment of a bruised knee. Pain medication can help with knee pain. Ice cubes in a sealed plastic bag can be used as a cold compress on a bruise.