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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Leg Be Treated?
My mum had a fall 2 weeks ago & fell on her hip, she struggled to get up & walk after, we went to minor injuries & they assessed her & said he hadn t broke it but has soft tissue damage & torn/twisted ligaments/ tendons. She s still in a wheelchair at times & walking with crutches but can t walk unaided yet. Still very painful. Today she has a swollen foot/leg on her better leg & felt dizzy when using her crutches earlier when out. Could you advise on what it could be & what the healing process usually is please.?
Mon, 7 Aug 2017
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Assuming that imaging ( x rays) were done to make sure that there is no fracture.
If there were no x rays done, then they need to be done.
If no fracture is present then it is possible that the changes may be due to soft tissue damage (muscles , ligaments)
In addition to regular use of pain medication, she may need physiotherapy as well to help with pain relief
I hope this helps
Assuming that imaging ( x rays) were done to make sure that there is no fracture.
If there were no x rays done, then they need to be done.
If no fracture is present then it is possible that the changes may be due to soft tissue damage (muscles , ligaments)
In addition to regular use of pain medication, she may need physiotherapy as well to help with pain relief
I hope this helps
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