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Legs are swollen pains while touching
My mother legs are swollen and she faces problem while walking. Even the pain killers don't work neither the pain killing sprays does the work. Please comment what food be the cause ? She hasn't meet with any injuries before. And the problem seems to be on both the legs.
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Hi, i understand your query n its quite a dilemma. But i am also from Bangalore, like u r. So u can chat with me in personal consultation, i have people who can provide home visits.
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Gm,first of all you have to find the cause of swelling then only the treatment works ,some other internal factors are also responsible for swelling first get consultation to nearest then decide what to do .it Maye be vascular problem or any other condition , first advice her for gentle movements of leg and elevate the foot while resting.
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Get consults if she is having diabetes or hypertension get proper evaluation with physician
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Walking but avoid when it increases during walking if any neurological cause it will harm.
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It can be due to arthritis. Needs a thorough examination. .Any other medical condition needs to be ruled out
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Apply ice packs on the area affected. Keep legs in elevation. . Frequent Ankle and toe movements
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Avoid sitting at floor. Consult a physio therapist
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Hello
Patient needs thorough examination. She might have problem with either vitamin b12 deficiency , vitamin d deficiency or problem from low back region.
Kindly consult Physiotherapist for guidance.
You can message me here also
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consult Physiotherapist
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soak foot in warm water for 10-15 min twice daily
keep legs elevated while sleeping for swelling to get reduced.
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Hi .
Please send me the photo copies of the knee especially the swollen part.
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you need an online consultation for best examination and diagnosis and treatment.
May be due to age condition OA of knee joint.
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Ice compression.
crepe bandage.
electro therapy.
therapeutic exercise under supervision of qualified Physio.
Rest.
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Dr. Vidhya (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Need complete examination. 1st do blood and urine check up done to find out the ideal values. then visit the nearest orthopedist and start with a treatment plan.
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Dr. khushboo patel
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Food is never the cause of any disease.
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consult physiotherapist online you'll get your answer after consultation
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Dr. Steephan John (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
It may be osteoarthritis or vitamin deficiency kindly get a proper consultation with a physio or ortho
and take an x-ray then we can figure out what's the problem exactly
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