Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Leg

Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016

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Thu, 15 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : A Heavy table top fell on the back of my leg,,,Tender to touch swelling has gone down some elevating Using ice and wearing a compresstion sock Also using a topical Arnica lotion Throbs a bit Sweeling down to ankle has lessen just a Bit ,,Better feeling today,,Do I need to see a Doctor or continue as I am doing??

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief answer.....explained below
Detailed answer.....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Since you are better with the steps taken by yourself,I think you can simply wait and watch for couple of days more.
Continue taking ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day along with local icing.
Hopefully you should be all right gradually as the swelling goes down.
In case your problem doesn't resolve or worsens,although doesn't appear so,you must consult your doctor in that case.
At the moment just wait and watch and do what you are doing,
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

I Cannot take Ibuprofen with 500mg of Etodolac Daily???

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Hello,
Carry on with ETODOLAC.
Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (44 hours later)

Leg is still throbbing in the site of Hit... Swelling has gone down Purple Bruising Down and around ankle some blotchy redness at hit spot Purple bruising surronds ankle Good Sign??

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello,
It is a normal consequence after such an injury.
Purple bruising is there due to the local internal bleeding which has percolated down also resulting in purple blotchiness.
Nothing to worry.
Bruises would take 2-3 weeks to go away gradually.
Local pain would also settle gradually.
Carry on with your treatment.
Thanks

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