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Swelling in leg finger
My father has met with a small accident and he is fine now but has got swelling in toes
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X rays
Do ice packs
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Get an X-ray to rule out fracture.
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Keep the affected leg up over pillows while lying down and over a footstool while sitting.
Apply Ice packs.
Apply pain relief spray.
Do not put weight on the affected leg.
Repost or get a video consult with me after getting the x-ray done for discussion and prescription.
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