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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Legs

I developed swelling from toes to thigh on right side following a fall where I twisted my leg at the knee.I now have severe edema from just above knee to toes.So much swelling I cant get my shoe on.It also has developed bruising and petchia over same area.It is warm to touch and painful when using leg. I used the RICE treatment and a crutch which improved it forr several weeks.Then twisted it walking and its even more swollen and painful.Is this something that should be treated as emergency?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It has been injury to your leg and knee. There is swelling in leg and feeling of warmth. You should start antibiotics and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. If you have pain then it is an emergency and you require urgent doctor care. 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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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Legs

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It has been injury to your leg and knee. There is swelling in leg and feeling of warmth. You should start antibiotics and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. If you have pain then it is an emergency and you require urgent doctor care. 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.