I hyperextended my knee...?!

Question: I hyperextended my knee!.!.!.!?

and now my leg from my knee to my toes is swollen and i cant really move my knee much!. should i go to the er or just take some over the counter pain pills/anti inflamitory meds!?Www@Answer-Health@Com

Answers:

wrap it in an ace bandage and ice it!. Take an aspirinWww@Answer-Health@Com

u should definatly go to either the ER or an immediate care and injury center!.!.!. massive swelling and inability to move ur knee is NOT a good sign!.!.!.

u may have torn ligaments or ur meniscus!.!.!.

until u can get to the doc!.!.!. u need use the RICE method!.!.!. which is Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation

stay off ur knee as much as possible!.!.!. and get this taken care of as soon as u canWww@Answer-Health@Com

well, hyperextending it is something that can be healed over time!. Over the counter pills can help though!. hope this helps!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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