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Leg Injury, Swollen Right Foot And Ankle, Black Mark On Skin. Using Anti-inflammatory Drugs. Treatment?
i am 10 years old i had leg injury one month ago and treated. Now my right foot and ankle got swollen with black mark on the skin atop, I am being treated by ortho surgeon with anti inflammatory drugs. Pain is reduced but black spot on the skin is there . Swelling is somewhat increased. What treatment should I take further.
Thu, 1 Aug 2013
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X-ray Ankle AP/Lateral and x-ray Foot AP/Oblique should be taken to exclude bony fracture as you have persistent swelling in the region.
Treatment depends upon the findings of X-rays.
Analgesics and serratopeptidase tablets should be given .
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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X-ray Ankle AP/Lateral and x-ray Foot AP/Oblique should be taken to exclude bony fracture as you have persistent swelling in the region.
Treatment depends upon the findings of X-rays.
Analgesics and serratopeptidase tablets should be given .
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
If you are able to carry on your regular activities normally, then a bony injury is excluded.
From the above description, I suspect that the swelling in the ankle & foot could be of inflammatory origin.
Continue using antiinflammatory medicines as advised by your treating doctor. Apart from that follow the below mentioned measures -
* Rest to the injured part and dont involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues.
* Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.
* Use elastic compression bandage around the swollen area
* Elevation of the limb
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
If you are able to carry on your regular activities normally, then a bony injury is excluded.
From the above description, I suspect that the swelling in the ankle & foot could be of inflammatory origin.
Continue using antiinflammatory medicines as advised by your treating doctor. Apart from that follow the below mentioned measures -
* Rest to the injured part and dont involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues.
* Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.
* Use elastic compression bandage around the swollen area
* Elevation of the limb
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Hello,
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Blakening of skin and further increase of swelling points toward devlopment of infection. I suggest you to consult your doctor for a detailed examination and to rule out any infection. if there is infection , you need antibiotic treatment under guidence of your doctor.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
i1o
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Blakening of skin and further increase of swelling points toward devlopment of infection. I suggest you to consult your doctor for a detailed examination and to rule out any infection. if there is infection , you need antibiotic treatment under guidence of your doctor.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
i1o
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