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Swelling due to injury
Dear sir,
I faced a major accident ,on left foot.
I have swelling in my foot .
Kindly prescribed medicine.
Thankyou
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Kindly do X-ray of foot and ankle. Swelling suggest there would be fracture.
You can take any painkiller in the meantime.
Next Steps
Consult Orthopedic specialist
Xray ankle -AP/Lateral/MORTOISE
X-ray foot - AP/Lateral
Health Tips
Immobilise with crepe bandage/plasters slab
take Painkiller
Elevation with 2 pillows to reduce swelling.
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The swelling is excessive
might need xray of foot AP and oblique views
apply ice packs
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Visit to orthopedic surgeon for evaluation
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Kindly visit nearest hospital emergency treatment room.
You need to be investigated.
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The swelling seems quite excessive,better to get a xray of foot AP and oblique views as this much swelling is highly likely to be secondary to a fracture.
As of medicine,
take Tab. Zerodol SP twice a day,
Tab. Chymoral forte BD
Next Steps
Aviod walking and weight bearing
keep the limb elevated with 2 pillows under your foot
apply ice fomentation 3-4 times a day for 10-15 min each time
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If its a displaced fracture the swelling and pain will not subside unless it is fixed operatively,if undisplaced fracture is there it can be managed with a simple slab(plaster).
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That swelling looks bad
Get an xray done first
Keep your legs/feet elevated above the chest level at maximum time, even while sleeping keep 2-3 pillows underneath ankle
Ice fomentation , tab zerodol SP twice a day.
Avoid weight bearing
After X-ray kindly consult orthopedic in your town , might need treatment (splinting with slab/ cast, operative )
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Dr. Omkar J S
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Pune
The swelling in the photos appears to be significant. There is a high likelihood of a fracture.
A clinical examination by a qualified medical professional is strongly advised.
Recommended investigations:
X-ray of the left foot – AP, oblique, and lateral views
If there is tenderness or pain at the ankle, also perform an X-ray of the left ankle – AP, lateral, and mortise views
Initial management:
Rest: Avoid bearing weight on the left lower limb
Elevation: Keep the leg elevated on two pillows, ensuring it is above heart level
Ice fomentation: Apply intermittently to reduce swelling
Immobilization: Once X-rays are reviewed, apply appropriate immobilization. Until then, support the foot with a crepe bandage starting from the toes and wrapping upwards.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Get xray foot first
Check oxygen level in finger
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Please do Xray scan foot
Ice Fomentation
Apply Crepe Bandage
Limb Elevation With One Pillow While Sleeping
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Any Kind of painkiller
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