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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Painful Foot And Redness On Shin Area

Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014

Question: I fell down the steps a week ago and badly bruised my shin. My foot is now swollen and my shin is still red and warm to the touch. It feels tight.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Little bit more information will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. To help you better please tell me-
1.Are you able to walk around/climb stairs?
2.Any chronic disease like diabetes ?
Looking forward to your reply.
Meanwhile,you may take rest,limb elevation,Ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling. Thrombophob ointment helps in early resorption of bruise.
Your local pharmacist might know about the drugs.If possible, you may send the picture of swelling.
Take care
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (10 minutes later)

I do not have diabetes and I am walking around pretty normal. (Just very careful due to the bruise)

When I walk, the shin feels really tight.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Soft tissue injury,will heal with time

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you
I am glad that you are able to climb stairs and walk around as this is suggestive of soft tissue (benign) injury. It usually heals by 3-4 weeks time.You may do Ice fomentation to the bruised area along with the treatment as discussed earlier.
Hope this helps.
Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar