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Toe facture
My left foot one toe is fracture and I have my brother and sister marriage at home . So, what care can I take . Please advice as I'm working also for which I need to travel. Please guide
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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.
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-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.
--. Keep a pillow under the foot.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel 'Dr NC Gupta'.) & see 'me and my yoga'; & 'yoga simplified'.
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--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 these 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)
DMC 3624
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Hello good morning.
From the history you have given, one of your toes is fractured.
Toe fracture is one type of fractures where a trial of conservative management can be done. ( except your great toe- which needs surgical intervention depending upon your fracture pattern)
If your injury is acute (
Next Steps
1) ice application with limb elevation on a pillow for the swelling
2) analgesics for the pain
3) crepe bandage
4) non weight bearing ( STRICTLY) for 4weeks- walk with walker
Health Tips
-Kindly share the Xray for more detailed treatment
- consult an Orthopedic or book an appointment
- based on your fracture after seeing the Xray - above treatment might vary ( you may need crepe bandage or buddy strapping or slab or Cast)
You can work based on the nature of your work, avoid work which involve long standing or walking
You can attend marriage , but be cautious to not bear weight and always use a walker
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