I bruised my knee three days ago. 48 hours after my injury, I continuously applied the injured area with ice. Today I went to the gym and cycled for 40 minutes, and I have a different sort of pain. The area feels very hot on the inside. From what I know, I am supposed to apply hot pack 48 hours after the initial injury. When I tried applying a hot pack, or some hot water, it feels like it is burning. Should I re-apply ice on the injured area for the next 48 hours again, or just apply hot pack anyways?
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Knee bruises occur when small blood vessels beneath the surface of the skin break,
-Avoid painful activities until your knee pain decreases and it is no longer swollen. While some discoloration may linger while your injury is healing, these activities can worsen pain and swelling.
-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.
-Prop your foot up on pillows when lying flat to raise your knee above the level of your heart. Elevation will reduce discoloration and swelling by preventing blood from pooling in the tissue around your knee.
-Take acetaminophen for pain. Avoid aspirin or ibuprofen during the first hours unless your doctor tells you otherwise, as these medications can potentially worsen bleeding and bruising. Follow the dosing directions on the package.
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