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Are Swelling And Painful Bruise At The Site Of Nail Injury A Cause For Concern?

i was trying to step over the rail of a bed but didn t lift my foot high enough instead i almost fell forward hitting my left shin on rail; the pain was very intense......it will be 2 weeks this coming Friday since the accident. I went to urgent care a week ago and was diagnosed a bad contusion and was told to ice it. Because of the severe pain it s hard to put ice directly on the area The pain is still there, my foot and ankle is very swollen and painful to touch and the affected area burns.......should I go to the Emergency Room?
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Hello,
Kindly get an xray leg AP and lateral views to rule out any fractures.
Immobilise the limb affected.
Crepe bandage is advised.
Tab Hifenac P twice daily for five days, tab chymoral forte twice daily for five days is advised for relief of pain and swelling.

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Are Swelling And Painful Bruise At The Site Of Nail Injury A Cause For Concern?

Hello, Kindly get an xray leg AP and lateral views to rule out any fractures. Immobilise the limb affected. Crepe bandage is advised. Tab Hifenac P twice daily for five days, tab chymoral forte twice daily for five days is advised for relief of pain and swelling.