Brief Answer:
Remedies

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understood you problem.


I can empathise with your problem and want to assure you that you can get through this without any complications.

Since you are able to bear weight on the limb, it is possible that you have not fractured a major bone.

This means that you may be suffering from muscle and subcutaneous tissue contusion due to blood or tissue fluid accumulating in them.

The best tips to manage this problem is as follows -

(1) Keep the affected limb elevated, either over a chair or pillows while you sleep, as this helps to drain the fluid away. This will make you very comfortable.

(2) Continue applying ice packs over the painful areas as this helps to relieve pain and inflammation.

(3) You can take over the counter anti-inflammatory medicine like Tablet Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day. This will also give you good relief.

(4) Eat a diet rich in proteins like cereals, pulses, eggs, milk, nuts, chicken, lean meat as these help in the faster healing of injuries. Keep well hydrated.

(5) Try moving about with the help of support as this will help improve your circulation and your overall health.

(6) Perform mild exercises as trying to straighten and bend your knee a bit, once the pain has reduced as this will improve the strength and prevent weakness of the injured muscles.

This pain and discomfort shall settle in 5-7 days if you are careful and follow these tips.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Thanking you.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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