Does Usage Of Epsom Salt Help In Reducing Muscle Aches?

Posted on Sat, 5 Mar 2016

Question: yes my fiancée has angio spindolites and has a screw in one of his toes. today it is infected and swollen and very painful. I know to watch for red streaks and I want to know if soaking in Epson salts would help or hurt.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NSAIDS. ANTIBIOTICS. TRAMADOL

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Epsom salt is useful for muscle aches and arthritis when used in crystal form in warm water baths to the affected areas.

However , the condition you have described warrants aggressive treatment with antibiotics ( If indeed there is evidence of infection) and NSAIDS like diclofenac to counter the inflammation. Synthetic Opioid like tramadol can be advised if the pain is severe. Epsom salt is a milder therapy and can be reserved for mild to moderate pains and aches.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

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