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What Causes Painful Swelling In Lower Calf?
Just developed a painful swelling in the lower calf( ankle area) but I have not injured myself in that area. Three days ago someone stepped on my foot and caused a painful lump and bruising to toes and side of the foot. same leg as swelling is now showing.
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that it can be due to accumulation of blood in the calf muscles. It can be due to trauma, some time it can be so mild that you did not noticed that.
To confirm the diagnosis I would recommend you to get ultrasound examination of the calf muscles. If there is any blood collection than I would recommend you to do hot water fomentation and tablet Brufen twice daily.
I hope these steps will help you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
Thanks
I have studied your case and I think that it can be due to accumulation of blood in the calf muscles. It can be due to trauma, some time it can be so mild that you did not noticed that.
To confirm the diagnosis I would recommend you to get ultrasound examination of the calf muscles. If there is any blood collection than I would recommend you to do hot water fomentation and tablet Brufen twice daily.
I hope these steps will help you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
Thanks
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You got injury to your foot and toes. Due to this there is also inflammation of calf. Rest and analgesic is such as ibuprofen is its treatment.Vitamin B and C help in recovery.Elevation and active toe movement is helpful in resolving swelling. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcaremagic
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You got injury to your foot and toes. Due to this there is also inflammation of calf. Rest and analgesic is such as ibuprofen is its treatment.Vitamin B and C help in recovery.Elevation and active toe movement is helpful in resolving swelling. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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