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Can I Take Naproxen For Pain And Sleeplessness After Stitches To An Injury In The Leg?

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Question : I am having major surgery on XXXXXXX 22. However, I had an accident and have 15 stitches in my leg. I am in pain and can't sleep. Can I take Naproxen??
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You may take if it suits you.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Surely yes, you can take Naproxen if you had taken in past and suits you well.
Please check whether the Doctor has prescribed you an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory medication with painkiller property that you may be taking.
Also check for whether there any local swelling or redness.
Elevated the leg above the heart level in laying down position to reduce the swelling and thus pain. Leg is a dependent part of body causing pooling of edema fluid causing the pain.

I hope this answers your query and helps you further.
Feel free to ask for any further queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

Take care.
With Regards.
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Can I Take Naproxen For Pain And Sleeplessness After Stitches To An Injury In The Leg?

Brief Answer: You may take if it suits you. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Noted the history and understood the concerns. Surely yes, you can take Naproxen if you had taken in past and suits you well. Please check whether the Doctor has prescribed you an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory medication with painkiller property that you may be taking. Also check for whether there any local swelling or redness. Elevated the leg above the heart level in laying down position to reduce the swelling and thus pain. Leg is a dependent part of body causing pooling of edema fluid causing the pain. I hope this answers your query and helps you further. Feel free to ask for any further queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication. Take care. With Regards.