Hi Doctor, My Grandfather Aged 85 Years Had Slipped In

Posted on Sat, 8 Feb 2020

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Question : hi doctor, My grandfather aged 85 years had slipped in bathroom and got his legs swelled. he is unable to walk and cannot go to a doctor. Asking for medical help. please let me know

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
An X-ray has to be taken.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Most probably he might have fractured one of his bones in the lower limb.
In elderly individuals the bones are very fragile and even a trivial fall can cause fracture. Severe pain and swelling are the hallmark of fracture.
You have to take him to an orthopaedic and get an X-ray at the earliest. Make sure that his limbs are splinted using a flat object while transporting. In some cases surgical correction is required.
You can apply icepacks for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

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