HomeAnswersOrthopedician and Traumatologyprepatellar bursitisI am a runner having bruising and mild pain in the middle of my knee which makes it difficult to bend my knee. Please help.

How to manage bruising and pain in the middle of the knee?

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Published At October 31, 2023
Reviewed AtOctober 31, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

There is bruising and mild pain in the middle of my kneecap that feels uncomfortable and makes it difficult to bend my knee. I am a runner and I participate in track and cross-country events, but I have never dealt with such pain before. When I press the middle of my knee where there is bruising, the mild pain comes back. Could a knee brace help or could you suggest something else? Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs.

Yes, you need to wear a kneecap or an elastocrepe bandage. Apply ice over the area twice daily. I suggest you take the following:

  1. Take a tablet of Etoricoxib 60 mg one during the day and another at night for 10 days after food.
  2. Take a tablet of Rabeprazole 20 mg one during the day and another at night for 10 days before food.

Take these tablets only if you are not allergic to them. Do not take these tablets if you are a known case of bronchial asthma. Kindly follow up immediately in case of any untoward reactions. Avoid doing any activities that cause pain for 10 days.

I wish you healthy and happy times ahead. Do get back if you have any further queries.

Thank you.

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Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis could be prepatellar bursitis.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan
Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Orthopedician and Traumatology

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