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Hamstring injury
I was standing near a vegetable cart in my street and suddenly the boy on bicycle lost balance and the handle of cycle hit my hamstring. I am not able to move my leg and there is some swelling also. Please suggest what should be done.
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RICE- Rest,Icing, Compression using crape bandage,Elevations
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swelling still persists then consult the orthopedician
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avoid jerks and stretches
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Continue icing 10-20mins 5 times a day.
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if pain and swelling persists ,visit nearby physio.
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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
Avoid Squatting-
Avoid sitting Cross legged.
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Hi.., there can be chances of muscle or ligament tear.., better to consult orthopedician n do necessary investigations plus medicines to reduce pain n swelling
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do continuous icing..
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take rest
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Meet physiotherapist near you for proper diagnosis must
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As per your condition..I would suggest do icing and go for good physiotherapist
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Mr. Sai Kumar (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult Physiotherapist near to you..
Next Steps
Please do apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes.
Health Tips
Take Rest
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Dr. K. K. Kant
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13 yrs exp
Delhi
Do Icing for 15 minutes 6 hourly 3 times a day for 5 days.
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Ms. Ruchi Gandhi (PT)
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7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
As you told in your history itself its hamstring tendon injury.
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For reducing swelling and pain go for ice pack for 3-5 minutes.
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For some days take rest .
Visit near by physio as he/she can provide you ultrasound for faster recovery of your tendon injury.
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