Good Day 2 Weeks Ago I Collapsed Due To Chest

Posted on Sun, 31 Mar 2019

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Question : Good day
2 weeks ago i collapsed due to chest infection and woke up 2 days later in icu and found out numbness in my right leg and foot. The numbness gradually decreased but i started experiencing severe pain throughout from hip to foot. with swelling at various parts of the leg.
i am confused if its a sprain or a fracture. Please advice. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is mostly sprain.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of sprain is more likely.
No need to worry for fracture.
So take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
If pain persist or worsen then get done x ray to rule out fracture.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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