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How Can Swelling In The Lower Leg Be Treated?

I severely strained my calf muscle 10 days ago. I saw my doctor and had an MRI done. Nothing was torn, just a contusion. I am still having problems with my lower leg and foot swelling and it has been 10 days since I injured it. Is this to be expected? How long before the swelling subsides? I am elevating my leg as much as possible and keep it wrapped with an ace bandage. Should I continue this and for how long? Also, should I be applying ice or heat at this point. I would ask my doctor, but he is not in the office this week.
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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1. As you have undergone MRI and doctor opinion who has diagnosed it as 'contusion', thus without being able to examine you directly, I'm of the following opinion:

. A thorough examination by an Orthopedic surgeon is mandatory since mild bruise/contusion may heal within weeks but he can exclude any vascular [DVT, infection] cause of the same.

PS. The course of treatment will depend upon the cause of pain since if the individual does not seek treatment normal injury can become a long-term chronic problem.
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How Can Swelling In The Lower Leg Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. As you have undergone MRI and doctor opinion who has diagnosed it as contusion , thus without being able to examine you directly, I m of the following opinion: . A thorough examination by an Orthopedic surgeon is mandatory since mild bruise/contusion may heal within weeks but he can exclude any vascular [DVT, infection] cause of the same. PS. The course of treatment will depend upon the cause of pain since if the individual does not seek treatment normal injury can become a long-term chronic problem.