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How Can Swelling On The Leg Be Treated?

Hello, I fell, slipped on a wet step, this morning. Must have caught my leg on the edge of the step... a cut on top of a huge goose egg! I took arnica granules, 3, straight away, and put an ice pack on it and have rested for the morning. I can stand, even walk to the bathroom and back, so I don t think the kneecap us injured. But the swelling has not gone down very much, and the whole area is very sore and painful to the slightest touch. Should I see my doctor? Need an exray?
Sat, 18 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I am sorry for the slipping you had this morning. I am happy you can stand, even walk to the bathroom and back. However, what worries me is the swelling that is persisting.

Take paracetamol for the pain. Keep applying cold compresses locally till tomorrow. Keep the leg raised. Avoid too much movement.

If the swelling will persist, should see an orthopedic specialist as soon as possible. You might need an X-ray to see if there is any broken bone. If not, then, MRI to evaluate the soft tissues.

Apply analgesic cream during nighttime.

Wish fast recovery. Let me know if you need further assistance.
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How Can Swelling On The Leg Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I am sorry for the slipping you had this morning. I am happy you can stand, even walk to the bathroom and back. However, what worries me is the swelling that is persisting. Take paracetamol for the pain. Keep applying cold compresses locally till tomorrow. Keep the leg raised. Avoid too much movement. If the swelling will persist, should see an orthopedic specialist as soon as possible. You might need an X-ray to see if there is any broken bone. If not, then, MRI to evaluate the soft tissues. Apply analgesic cream during nighttime. Wish fast recovery. Let me know if you need further assistance.