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Swelling in leg
I met an accident on staircase all four right leg finger s are folded and swelling on right leg (Picture attached)
Please suggest.
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Do ice fomentation three to four times a day, keep your leg elevated,walk minimally , get a xray done share it on practo consult
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Your problem might be associated with underlying fracture of small bones of foot.
Next Steps
Rest to foot
Local application Ice packs
Crepe bandage application
Limb elevation on a pillow
Xray Left forefoot-AP and oblique views
NSAIDs for 10 days
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If pain does not subside and you are unable to bear weight on that foot even after a few days, get an X ray!
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You may had a fracture(hair line/complete) and it is better to take xray.for further management contact me directly by practo
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keep ice packs and elevate the limb with pillow
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walk with heel touch walking
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Do X-ray send photo of X-ray films report consult me online thru practo
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It may be fracture or ligament injury. Consult orthopaedic dr. If it is ligament injury avoid inversion of foot. It might take upto six weeks to heal. Might need an X-ray. Elevation and ice will help.
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Mostly ligament injury, can take 1-2 weeks for recovery
Apply ice and CREPE bandage
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consult
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When did the injury happen? Are you able to bear weight on your foot?? Is there any pain in the ankle joint? Based on the answers for the above questions, I could advise you further. Meanwhile, keep your leg elevated on pillows and apply ice to reduce the swelling and pain.
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Do not try to forcefully apply weight on the foot before fracture is ruled out.
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Dr. Prof.A.Shanmuga Sundaram
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28 yrs exp
Chennai
The swelling may be due to simple blood clot or fracture if you have difficulty in putting the weight on that limb take an Xray otherwise apply ice and local analgesic ointment and crepe bandage 4 inch .
If pain does not come down consult the doctor
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Apply only ice no hot water
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