Can Swelling In The Foot After An Injury Be Managed And Cured?

Posted on Sat, 5 Mar 2022

Question: Hi - I felt a sharp hit at the back of my leg (archiles, calf area) and my foot felt weak. My foot has now been swollen for 24 hours (images attached). Can this be treated at home? what can I do? Thanks

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Thanks. Also to add I can't put any weight on the foot - everytime I stand up it feels like the blood goes down and there is a sharp stinging pain in the archiles. What can I do for this?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your lower limb should be elevated.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Your affected lower limb should be in elevated position for few days.
Because of the trauma, the surrounding tissue has swollen and is edematous. I prescribe Tablet containing Aceclofenac and TRYPSIN CHYMOTRYPSIN to my patients with similar complaints. In few patients, I add Antibiotic like Amoxicillin to prevent infection.
Do not apply any ointment/gel over it.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health.
Regards

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Brief Answer:
Please give rest to that leg

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The muscle/tendon might have injured due to trauma.It will take some time to heal.
Nothing to worry.
Apply Cold sponging over the trauma site.
Please give some rest to the affected lower limb.
It will heal in course of time.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards

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