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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In The Leg After A Fall
My wife slip on a wet floor. Now her left upper leg is very sore to the point it is painful to lift it up on the bed or move it to the side. When she stands she is putting most of her weight on the other leg and the pain is in the upper part of the leg about groin area what can we do to realive the pain
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
Hi welcome to the health care magic
According to history it could be muscular strain pain like presentation...
If swelling present and pain severe than fracture is Also possibility...
It is advisable to investigate with x ray of local part...
For inflammation and pain relief take ibuprofen 400 mg bd for five days....
Avoid strenous work up and avoid direct weight loading over that leg...
Avoid prolonged standing also....
If fracture present than cast should be applied..
Take care
Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and accordingly treatment
According to history it could be muscular strain pain like presentation...
If swelling present and pain severe than fracture is Also possibility...
It is advisable to investigate with x ray of local part...
For inflammation and pain relief take ibuprofen 400 mg bd for five days....
Avoid strenous work up and avoid direct weight loading over that leg...
Avoid prolonged standing also....
If fracture present than cast should be applied..
Take care
Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and accordingly treatment
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