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Is It Safe To Take Ibuprofen 600mg For Infection And Swelling Of Muscles?
Thank you. I saw my primary doc today. Started taking antibiotic for 7 days and ibuprofen 600mg 2x a day also. swelling is worse after dark. icing feels good. question is: is the swelling from the infection or bone bruising? yes, skin was broken and washed. bleeding stopped in a day.
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The swelling can be due to a collection of blood under the skin. It is safe to take ibuprofen to reduce the pain and swelling.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The swelling can be due to a collection of blood under the skin. It is safe to take ibuprofen to reduce the pain and swelling.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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