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How To Treat Sprained Foot With Continual Swelling And Bruising?

Hi I am a 42 year old female and I am in good health except for my foot that I sprained 3 months that doesnt want to heal. My foot was x-rayed but nothing was broken. My foot is still swollen and bruised. Can u please tell me what should be done. I dont have medical aid.
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
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Hello,


Continuous swelling after this long time at your foot may due to unhealed ligament injury.You should do following to have relief:
-Do contrast bath (Cold fomentation for 2 minutes followed by warm fomentation for 2 minutes for 3 times a day)
-Take an anti-inflammatory analgesic agent on prescription
-Apply an ace bandage and keep your limb elevated on a pillow whenever you are in rest


Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.



Regards,

Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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How To Treat Sprained Foot With Continual Swelling And Bruising?

Hello, Continuous swelling after this long time at your foot may due to unhealed ligament injury.You should do following to have relief: -Do contrast bath (Cold fomentation for 2 minutes followed by warm fomentation for 2 minutes for 3 times a day) -Take an anti-inflammatory analgesic agent on prescription -Apply an ace bandage and keep your limb elevated on a pillow whenever you are in rest Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon