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Small fracture on metatarsal bone.

2017-11-29 20:02:18
Removed plaster in three days due to iching my leg. Swelling is there. Please help what should i do. Leg is getting like inflammation and it pains when try to put my leg on floor. Unlucky there no one in my home to run for me. Please help. Its urgent! Thank You.
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Apply Hot and cold water  and voilni gel and start physiotherapy treatment as soon as possible

Answered2017-11-30 18:06:25

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Keep leg elevated and put ice on it. Take some painkillers. If there is a fracture, don't walk on that foot. Further treatment depends on x ray findings.

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