Foot Injured. Got Swelling And Turned Red. Having Pain. How To Reduce The Swelling?

Posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2013

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Question : My foot got injured just now, it got swelling and turned red.
Its paining. Any help so that this swelling can be reduce.

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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take NSAIDS

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

If it is a open wound, do get yourself vaccinated with Tetanus injection.

Wash the wound and apply Bactroban ointment twice daily with sterile dressing.

The swelling will come down over time, it is a response to to the trauma and is not serious.

Also take Tab Motrin 400 mg twice daily after food for three days.

Hope, I answered your query.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar