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Ankle swelling
Its been 3 months (12weeks) after calcaneal surgery. I can walk few meters without support but still there is swelling around ankle and can't take weight on toe. What to do for swelling & to improve recovery?
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use a pillow under the foot ankle.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie.foot and ankle.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified).
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of 6 medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Swelling will be more by evening and will reduce by morning put a pillow below your leg and use calcium and vit d3 tablets wait for one more month if you have more pain while walking cause us subtalar jt consult your surgeon who operated later can start walking without support if possible check your BMD and use calcium according
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Hi,
I understand you have problem with walking without support and swelling. As this is a post operative case, it is advisable to consult online with us for expert opinion.
Consult directly for detailed history, examination and management by online consultation.
Thank you.
Your orthopedic doctor.
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Health Tips
Avoid walking for long distance. Hot fomentation. Increase exercises.
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You are still young guy. You are still having moderate swelling after 3 months. You need aggressive physiotherapy & few important tablets to get well soon.
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before operation x ray and joint movements now to understand problem better
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plz take consult to be treated completely.
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I suspect a issue with sustanticum tali.
Next Steps
Put a clear axial view image.
Do not weight bear.
Health Tips
2pillow Limb elevation. Get your foot physically examine with good Orthopaedic consultants. If you feel like visiting me, kindly contact prior for a appointment.
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