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Suggest Medications For Swelling In Legs
Hi my brother was walking down small steps to outside he missed a step n to break fall put all pressure on left leg . This happened this morning and now it s swollen above knee and leg numb he just put ice on it. What do u think. We are not home we are on vacation
Mon, 12 May 2014
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
It is normal that after an injury the leg might be swollen,bruised and painful.
If he can walk after the injury than no serious damage has happened.
Keep putting ice on it,keep the leg in an elevated position to reduce swelling.Give him Ibuprofen or Naproxen for the pain.
If the pain and the swelling doesn't seems to get better you need to consult a physician and get an X-ray of your leg.
Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
It is normal that after an injury the leg might be swollen,bruised and painful.
If he can walk after the injury than no serious damage has happened.
Keep putting ice on it,keep the leg in an elevated position to reduce swelling.Give him Ibuprofen or Naproxen for the pain.
If the pain and the swelling doesn't seems to get better you need to consult a physician and get an X-ray of your leg.
Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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