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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Feet Be Treated?
I have a less than 1 yr old multiple fx & complete ligament tear. I was placed in walking boot temporarily and non weight bearing cast also. Still having non stop pain/swelling in foot and now swelling is spreading up to knee. Please advise - no surgery was completed on my foot.
Fri, 26 Oct 2018
Hello,
* The intensity of pain with swelling up to the knee is indicative of underlying cellulitis of the lower limb.
* It is mandatory to get a doppler ultrasound of the lower limb with MRI of the operated part to check for the healing status of the ligament.
* Though primary relief with ice application, foot elevation and analgesic can be obtained, it is not curative.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* The intensity of pain with swelling up to the knee is indicative of underlying cellulitis of the lower limb.
* It is mandatory to get a doppler ultrasound of the lower limb with MRI of the operated part to check for the healing status of the ligament.
* Though primary relief with ice application, foot elevation and analgesic can be obtained, it is not curative.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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