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How Can calf Pain In An Elderly Person Be Treated?
84 yr old uncle fell last night in garage, leg gave out at calf .... could not get up ... extreme pain ... son took him to emergency room ... nothing broken .... pain still extreme in legs ... doctor sent him home saying he is 84 and poor circulation ... going to personal doctor tomorrow ... to get referral ... stayed in bed all day ... can not move ..son had to stand in bed to pull him up from floor last night ... is talking .. and eating small portion ... just extreme pain to move .... any thoughts
Wed, 26 Dec 2018
Hello,
As first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound Doppler to rule out conditions like DVT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound Doppler to rule out conditions like DVT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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