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What Causes Sudden Swelling On Feet A Week After An Accident?
hi, my girlfriend was in involved in a car accident a week ago and had an impact to the fresh around the left leg (no broken bones). she has being on medication (pain killers and antibiotics) and has being raising the leg as directed by the doctor but just three days ago the feet has swollen and the impact area darkened in color. what could be the cause?
Wed, 30 Nov 2016
Hi
Perhaps foot exercises,ankle and toe exercises not been done adequately.
There should be wearing of long leg and ankle brace to immobilize to promote healing.Avoid walking, just do toe exercises in lying position
Continue meds for 7 days
Perhaps foot exercises,ankle and toe exercises not been done adequately.
There should be wearing of long leg and ankle brace to immobilize to promote healing.Avoid walking, just do toe exercises in lying position
Continue meds for 7 days
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