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Does Wearing A Tight Knee Brace Cause Swelling In The Left Ankle?
Question: levyrob03hi i have have some swelling in my left ankle and foot. i do west a knee brace on that foot and lately it has been slipping so i have been wearing it tighter. Could this be a cause?
Brief Answer:
Cellulitis left foot with ankle .guidelines given in details .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query with attached photograph thoroughly .
* This is likely to be cellulitis left foot with ankle .
* Tight knee brace is prime suspicious for the cause .
* Guidelines at present for better recovery
- Alternate application of heating pad and ice pack every 4 hourly .
- Keeping the leg elevated over 3 pillows till possible .
- Avoid much weight bearing, tight shoes .
- Consuming tab. ibuprofen ( as anti-inflammatory agent ) after meals if no
drug sensitivity will help .
- Keep measure of the circumference of the lower leg at particular point
with pen mark and record it with measure tape .
- Avoid knee brace till recovery .
- Keep blood sugar , BP levels under control .
* Follow up suggested after 48 hours about the progress or early in case
if more pain, fever appears .
Welcome for further assistance .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards .
Cellulitis left foot with ankle .guidelines given in details .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query with attached photograph thoroughly .
* This is likely to be cellulitis left foot with ankle .
* Tight knee brace is prime suspicious for the cause .
* Guidelines at present for better recovery
- Alternate application of heating pad and ice pack every 4 hourly .
- Keeping the leg elevated over 3 pillows till possible .
- Avoid much weight bearing, tight shoes .
- Consuming tab. ibuprofen ( as anti-inflammatory agent ) after meals if no
drug sensitivity will help .
- Keep measure of the circumference of the lower leg at particular point
with pen mark and record it with measure tape .
- Avoid knee brace till recovery .
- Keep blood sugar , BP levels under control .
* Follow up suggested after 48 hours about the progress or early in case
if more pain, fever appears .
Welcome for further assistance .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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