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Suggest Treatment For Pulled Muscle In The Leg
Question: I twested my leg and Ithink I might have pulled the leder just above my ankle. It is painful. should I put ice or heat on it?I am 70
Brief Answer:
Put Ice packs, rest it and take tylenol and Ibuprofen for pain relief.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this twisted leg and the pains you have reported. I will suggest that you put ice packs and not heat on it. In addition to that, take tylenol and Ibuprofen for pain relief. Finally, avoid moving the joint except very necessary to allow for rapid healing. If there is no significant improvement within 3-5days, please see your primary care doctor for further evaluation and testing.
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Put Ice packs, rest it and take tylenol and Ibuprofen for pain relief.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this twisted leg and the pains you have reported. I will suggest that you put ice packs and not heat on it. In addition to that, take tylenol and Ibuprofen for pain relief. Finally, avoid moving the joint except very necessary to allow for rapid healing. If there is no significant improvement within 3-5days, please see your primary care doctor for further evaluation and testing.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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