Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Calf Muscles
Brief Answer:
Ice, compression, elevation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for the query
Ibuprofen is good to reduce the pain, inflammation and swelling. Also do keep your limb elevated over a thick pillow. Apply elastic crepe bandage from the foot rolled upwards to the mid thigh. Perform ankle pump movements. Also apply ice to the affected regions 6 times a day.
These shall help in reducing the swelling drastically in 3 to 5 days at the XXXXXXX
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Ice, compression, elevation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for the query
Ibuprofen is good to reduce the pain, inflammation and swelling. Also do keep your limb elevated over a thick pillow. Apply elastic crepe bandage from the foot rolled upwards to the mid thigh. Perform ankle pump movements. Also apply ice to the affected regions 6 times a day.
These shall help in reducing the swelling drastically in 3 to 5 days at the XXXXXXX
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng