BRUISED BRIT IN A PICKLE WITH BOOZE

BATTY Britney Spears' booze binges aren't helping numb the pain of her lonely life and may be behind a string of mysterious injuries!

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Britney says she hurt her right knee after taking a tumble down the stairs while at a friend's home

The fallen pop tart, 43, has been worrying loved ones with recent social media posts showing a raft of bruises and bandages.

One recent photo showed a wrapped-up right knee and nasty looking black-and-blue marks on her wrist, arm and other body parts.

She tried to play down the injuries by telling followers, "Psss I fell down the stairs at my friend's house ... it was horrible ... [my knee] snaps out now and then, not sure if it's broken but for now it's snapped in!!! Thank u god."

According to an insider, "The biggest issue with Britney right now is her boozing. Way too often these days she's chugging wine or cocktails, which don't mix well with her medications, then stumbling around and falling flat on her face."