PLEASE HELP!!!!! PROBLEM WITH MY KNEE!!! SHOULD I GO TO THE HOSPITAL?!


Question: PLEASE HELP!!!!! PROBLEM WITH MY KNEE!!! SHOULD I GO TO THE HOSPITAL.?
*Fever (over 100 Fahrenheit)
* Swelling, redness, and warmth
* General illness or multiple sites of pain
* Inability to move the affected area
and i have swelling, redness, and alot of warmth should i go to the hospital.. because it said consult your doctor immediately if you have these symptoms. i have surgery soon to fix this. i have bursitis at the age of 14. so what do you think i should do.?.. should i go or not.

P.S- have a doctor appointment at Jo DiMaggio's on wed. i have to wear a brace and been taking ibuprofen anf putting ice on it for 4 weeks and been walking on crutches and nothing seems to be better. every time i bend my knee i have a huge lump and when i bend it all the way i have a whole in my knee and i don't know where its from. if you have any idea please tell me why and what to expect from the surgery and around how many stiches ill have from the surgeryHealth Question & Answer


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You are going to wait around forever if you go to the hospital emergency room. You would be better off calling your doctor's office and asking them what to do. If it is outside of office hours, there should be an exchange service that would be able to help you out.Health Question & Answer

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