Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Leg

Posted on Thu, 24 Dec 2015

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Thu, 24 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi,
Just a couple of hours ago, I slipped on stairs hurting my left leg. Since then, I am not able to walk on both feet without an excruciating amount of pain. I am hopping on my right leg, and staying seated with my legs lifted. But my left leg still hurts, and I am scared to get one of my chair to see if the pain is still present.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Rest, apply ice-pack

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.

If it was just pulled muscle then you need to rest , apply cold compresses ,take Tab IBUPROFEN 400mg Three times a day after food for 2-3 days , and keep your leg elevated.

If there was direct hit,you should do the same but also X-Ray examination of the Left Leg may be required if pain persists till tomorrow.

Wish you good health.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee