Having A Blood Clot On Calf. Experiencing Lightheadedness And Tingling In Leg. What To Do Next?
After going through your description, I suspect that you might have suffered a MINOR bony injury (as you are able to walk on your toes,no major fracture could be present) or a SPRAIN (injury to the ligaments).
The primary treatment for your condition would be as follows -
* PROTECTION - in the form of a splint or brace
* REST - avoid bearing weight on the limb
* ICE - Ice packing to alleviate the pain
* COMPRESSION - elastic compression bandage to limit the swelling
* ELEVATION - foot end elevation to resolve the oedema
* MEDICATIONS - Analgesic anti inflammatory drugs as needed
You need an xray of the injured part to rule out any fracture.
Consult an orthopedic surgeon and follow the advice accordingly.
Hope I have addressed your issues. Happy to help for any more clarifications.
Regards
A minor bony injury can be a CRACK FRACTURE or an UNDISPLACED FRACTURE which usually requires only conservative management in the form of REST and IMMOBILIZATION for 2-3 weeks during which time the healing completes.
Good day
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Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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