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Foot Injured. Got Swelling And Turned Red. Having Pain. How To Reduce The Swelling?
Question: My foot got injured just now, it got swelling and turned red.
Its paining. Any help so that this swelling can be reduce.
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Its paining. Any help so that this swelling can be reduce.
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Brief Answer:
Take NSAIDS
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
If it is a open wound, do get yourself vaccinated with Tetanus injection.
Wash the wound and apply Bactroban ointment twice daily with sterile dressing.
The swelling will come down over time, it is a response to to the trauma and is not serious.
Also take Tab Motrin 400 mg twice daily after food for three days.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
Take NSAIDS
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
If it is a open wound, do get yourself vaccinated with Tetanus injection.
Wash the wound and apply Bactroban ointment twice daily with sterile dressing.
The swelling will come down over time, it is a response to to the trauma and is not serious.
Also take Tab Motrin 400 mg twice daily after food for three days.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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