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What Treatment Is Suggested For The Pain And Swelling In Legs After Falling?
Just had a nasty fall on rocks and hurt my leg. I have a slight graze on the shin but the leg has got considerable swelling. I am 71 years of age and very active. what treatment would you suggest. I have the leg elevated with an ice pack is this correct.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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You did the right thing. Now, if you are able to walk around which I think you are, then take Ibuprofen and Trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling along with Ice fomentation and compression bandage.
Take care and wish you good health
Regards
Dr.chugh Orthopaedic surgeon
http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for writing query
You did the right thing. Now, if you are able to walk around which I think you are, then take Ibuprofen and Trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling along with Ice fomentation and compression bandage.
Take care and wish you good health
Regards
Dr.chugh Orthopaedic surgeon
http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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