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Pinky toe broken
Hello sir My pinky toe broken on 30-6-2020 .i hit the floor with my right leg . I went to doctor . Doctor took an x-ray and tapped with another finger gave pain killers and calcium tabs for 15 days.
Now the problem is my right leg is swelling at toe surroundings and facing Little bit pain .
I am applying ice twice a day and heated salt .
But why swelling happening to the leg.
Will it make any problem?
How many days this swelling will be there?
Actually I am taking rest but when started sitting and walking for few minutes leg starting swelling?
Is applying ice and heated salt good idea or not
If yes how many times can I apply sir?
Thanks in advance.
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Hot fomentation three times daily.
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1. Swelling is happening because the taping might be too tight. So blood flow is hampered.
2. Too tight taping is definitely a problem, can even cause gangrene depending on time and amount of blood flow compromise.
3. Swelling of the fracture and injury will come down by 3 weeks. And swelling sue to taping will relieve as soon as the tight tape is removed or loosened.
4. Apply only ice packs thrice daily for 3 weeks, no hot to be applied.
5. Getting a slab done to protect the 2 digits is always better and can even allow you to walk.
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