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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Leg

Posted on Fri, 19 Feb 2016

Question: ON the 22nd of december I had a heavy fall on my left side. After a few hours the inside of my left leg was very swoolen. Now I have seen a local GP, but I am in the dark on what ongoing treatment is required to reduce the swelling. The injury does not and never did give me serious pain, the movement though is restriced, it feels as if the knee is wrapped in duck tape. I am taking antibiotics against infection. If required I can upload in image of the injury. My main request is whaty is the ongoing treatment for the swelling. I am seeing a practice regularly about the injury and I am seeing a phsyio tomorrow.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. there could be a number of causes for your complaint. i would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. please share a clear image of that area
2. is overlying skin hot and painful to touch?
3. are you on any medication?
4. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, bleeding disorder or any other illness?
5. any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)

1, image uploaded

2 No, it may be slightly warm but I find it difficult to find it much different from anywhere else. Certainly no pian.

3 Just the I have mentioned

4 No

5 Resting the leg helps very much. Flexibilty of knee improves with mild exersize. It dose not like siitting down for a long time, theres no pain joint gets stiff though.

Note: Its is improving, now its noticeably better each day, as yet the the swelling has not decreased much.

Many thanks for your help iys most apreciated.
XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs further workup at hospital for complete resolution

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. Most common cause of swelling in such case includes joint effusion & local inflammatory changes. Both these causes occur due to trauma. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of swelling. It will give soothing effect and relieve swelling.
- ibuprofen thrice a day for 3 days.
- visit hospital and get ultrasound of knee & swelling done to rule out any evidence of joint involvement.
- Do attend physiotherapy session. It will be of great help.

Normally such swelling resolves in 1-2 weeks but as 3 weeks have passed and it is still persisting so needs further workup at hospital. Above mentioned steps will give relief till you get an appointment.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (52 minutes later)

Many thanks for your help, yours is the third time its been suggested I look into this further so I will see if I can arrange it today. I will keep this open for a coup,e more days and hopefully let you know how I get on.
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You are most welcome. I'll be available 24/7 for if you ever need assistance. Feel free to contact me.

Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (38 hours later)

I went to a phsyiotherapist yesterday she gave me an excellent care program for the injuries, and already its is feeling better. many thanks for your help, the assistance given was quite important.

I will certainly make sure I do not fall in future.
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Wish you a speed recovery. Feel free to contact me whenever you need assistance.

Thank You

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad