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Suggest Treatment For Painful Bruise And Swelling On Lower Leg Post Injury
About 2 weeks ago I fell off my bike and rammed my lower leg (just above ankle) into a log. I have a bruise and small bump. Every time I walk, the injury site will swell and I have constant moderate pain. Is this a serious injury or can a home remedy help?
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
Hello,
If you are still having pain and swelling 2 weeks after an injury you probably need an xray to make sure there is no bone fracture. In the meantime use a ace wrap applied to keep down the swelling and prop up your foot above the level of your heart as much as possible.
See a doctor for an xray as soon as possible
Regards
If you are still having pain and swelling 2 weeks after an injury you probably need an xray to make sure there is no bone fracture. In the meantime use a ace wrap applied to keep down the swelling and prop up your foot above the level of your heart as much as possible.
See a doctor for an xray as soon as possible
Regards
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