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Suggest Remedy To Reduce Swelling And Pain In Leg Due To Falling

Hi, I had slipped off and fallen down badly. Since then my leg is paining and is swolen.

I massaged and kept it in the worm water for some time. Got some temporary releife. Again after 2 days, severely paining and swolen.

Please guide what shall I do now?

Tue, 13 Jan 2015

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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Vidhi Gemawat's Response

Hi,
Please use ice for 5 minutes twice a day. Wrap a crape bandage and keep 2 pillows under your leg wen you sleep. Also if pain is more den avoid weight bearing and get a x-ray done to rule out fractures.

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