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Suggest Remedy To Relieve Pain In Leg Due To Injury

my daughter (16y/o) was kicked in her calf at soccer - she says it hurts really bad and cried when i picked her leg up. I have been alternating ice and heat as well as motrin and tylenol. I need to know if I should take her to the doctor. I hate for her to think I don t believe she is in as much pain but i m thinking that it is a muscle and would pre-fer to not pay the co-pay and take off work if its not necessary. Further, how can I help her at home other than what i am already doing? thank you very much!
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi there, thanks for your question at HCM.


I understand your concerns. Rest, ice application, bandage and limb elevation provide considerable pain relief during first 2 to 3 days after injury. It also helps in reducing swelling. you should continue to do the same.If after 2 days she still has significant pain, she should be taken to a doctot.

I would suggest you to take your daughter to the doctor if 1. she is not able to stand in her leg without having significant pain.2. she is not able to walk without pain. Inability to stand or walk indicate seriousness of injury and need further evaluation.3. pain is severe and not relieved by ice and analgesics.

Hope this helps.

All the best.
Regards.

Dr.SBK
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Suggest Remedy To Relieve Pain In Leg Due To Injury

Hi there, thanks for your question at HCM. I understand your concerns. Rest, ice application, bandage and limb elevation provide considerable pain relief during first 2 to 3 days after injury. It also helps in reducing swelling. you should continue to do the same.If after 2 days she still has significant pain, she should be taken to a doctot. I would suggest you to take your daughter to the doctor if 1. she is not able to stand in her leg without having significant pain.2. she is not able to walk without pain. Inability to stand or walk indicate seriousness of injury and need further evaluation.3. pain is severe and not relieved by ice and analgesics. Hope this helps. All the best. Regards. Dr.SBK