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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Knee And Feet After Injury

Hiya I had a fall while walking and badly bruised both my legs after a couple of hours. This was 2 weeks ago today. Both my legs from the knee down to my feet are swollen and the bottom of my legs from the knees down are red and swollen. what could I have done or what is causing this to happen?
Fri, 31 Jul 2020
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Hello,

The swelling knee and feet after injury indicates cellulitis and hematoma formation sequences. Following measures will help you for better recovery:
- Local application of ice over the swollen parts 3 times a day
- Keeping the leg elevated over 3 pillows
- Avoid tight shoes and sandals if using
- Avoid prolong leg dependent positioning
- Regular sterile dressing with normal saline and Neosporin skin ointment
- Intake of analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications such as Enzoflam or Signoflam; Antibiotics such as amoxicillin with clavulanic acid for prevention of secondary bacterial infection.

Regular visit to your primary care can help to aid additional inputs over the above measures.

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Knee And Feet After Injury

Hello, The swelling knee and feet after injury indicates cellulitis and hematoma formation sequences. Following measures will help you for better recovery: - Local application of ice over the swollen parts 3 times a day - Keeping the leg elevated over 3 pillows - Avoid tight shoes and sandals if using - Avoid prolong leg dependent positioning - Regular sterile dressing with normal saline and Neosporin skin ointment - Intake of analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications such as Enzoflam or Signoflam; Antibiotics such as amoxicillin with clavulanic acid for prevention of secondary bacterial infection. Regular visit to your primary care can help to aid additional inputs over the above measures. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon