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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Hip Region After Injury

I had a seizure about a week ago and injured my leg. There was major swelling on my hip and I limped bad for a while, but that s letting up. My concern now is my ankle and calf on that leg are horribly swollen. Is there anything to be concerned about or a home remedy I can try? I am 36 years old, not diabetic, and walk a lot regularly.
posted on Sun, 7 Aug 2016
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The treatment of your your problem will depend on the underlying cause.Possible causes of your symptoms may include: an ankle sprain/fracture, Achille's tendinitis, cellulitis or other soft tissue infection, deep venous thrombosis.
With all these possible causes, only a physical examination by a Doctor will help to identify the cause.Home measures will be limited to symptomatic management and the problem might get worse if caused by a serious medical condition.I will advise you take pain/antiinflammatory medications like ibuprofen, take a diuretic like furosemide, elevate the leg while lying and avoid stressing the leg.You may then go to the Doctor for examination and work-ups.An ankle x ray, a full blood count and if need be, a Doppler ultrasound may be requested.
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Wish you a speedy recovery
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Hip Region After Injury

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM The treatment of your your problem will depend on the underlying cause.Possible causes of your symptoms may include: an ankle sprain/fracture, Achille s tendinitis, cellulitis or other soft tissue infection, deep venous thrombosis. With all these possible causes, only a physical examination by a Doctor will help to identify the cause.Home measures will be limited to symptomatic management and the problem might get worse if caused by a serious medical condition.I will advise you take pain/antiinflammatory medications like ibuprofen, take a diuretic like furosemide, elevate the leg while lying and avoid stressing the leg.You may then go to the Doctor for examination and work-ups.An ankle x ray, a full blood count and if need be, a Doppler ultrasound may be requested. Hope my answer will help you Wish you a speedy recovery