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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruising On Leg After An Injury
i was hit by a whiplash of a small branch across the front of my leg i have never been hit so hard by anthing in my life, the skin was actuallt split but no blood appeared , i no have a large swellin on the front of the leg, and black and blue brusing to the foot i was giver penicillian to eas the swelling but if has noe increased in size again, very painful to walk on , no xray taken at the hospital, any advice?
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Sat, 28 Jun 2014
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hi
An x ray should be done for crak if any.Take advil tabs after meals for few days.swelling may be hematoma and local application of thrombophob mmay be tried.Anti-inflammatory medicines may heal it, and antibiotics, if gaping of wound still there.Take rest and keep leg raised for 2-3 days
best wishes
An x ray should be done for crak if any.Take advil tabs after meals for few days.swelling may be hematoma and local application of thrombophob mmay be tried.Anti-inflammatory medicines may heal it, and antibiotics, if gaping of wound still there.Take rest and keep leg raised for 2-3 days
best wishes
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