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How To Treat Purple Bruise On Knee And Lower Foot After Injury?

FELL DOWN LAST TUESDAY IN THE YARD ON RIGHT KNEE. KNEE BRUISED AND PURPLE AT BOTTOM OF KNEE. LEFT SIDE OF FOOT ABOVE HEEL PURPLE NOW AND FRONT OF CALF TURNING PURPLE IN PLACES. ELEVATING IT AND TAKING NAPROXIN AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE. SWELLS AND ITCHES OCCASIONALLY. WHAT ELSE CAN I DO FOR IT? JUST WAIT FOR IT TO HEAL?
Thu, 2 May 2019
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Hi,

Firstly take an X-ray. As it is important to look out for any bone Injury which may get unnoticed at times. Also do hot water fermentation and use crepe bandage to support the knee and ankle joint. Keep the leg elevated over a pillow and do ankle toe movements slowly.

Wait for the X-ray report and also allow the skin discoloration to come down. Strengthening of the thigh muscles shall be followed once the pain is reduced.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
     
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel,
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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How To Treat Purple Bruise On Knee And Lower Foot After Injury?

Hi, Firstly take an X-ray. As it is important to look out for any bone Injury which may get unnoticed at times. Also do hot water fermentation and use crepe bandage to support the knee and ankle joint. Keep the leg elevated over a pillow and do ankle toe movements slowly. Wait for the X-ray report and also allow the skin discoloration to come down. Strengthening of the thigh muscles shall be followed once the pain is reduced. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist