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What Does Swelling In The Knees And Legs Indicate?

I am a diabetic and fell over a week ago and my knee is swollen and leg is black and blue down to my shin 4 days later fell on it again it s better but not sure if I should continue icing it I am able to walk on it also same knee that I had complete knee replacement 4 yrs ago
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

If circulation to any limb is being hampered, then the leg becomes swollen and bluish. In order to reduce this kind of situation, you need to mobilize your foot a little bit and massage that part in order to accelerate circulation. Since you are diabetic, you should care for your foot more than others. Don't let it be like that or it might turn gangrenous, and it will be deleterious to health. Use warm water towel massage for the foot. I think it will subside gradually and you will be able to walk gradually. You can use compression stockings to improve circulation to the foot also.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Archana
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What Does Swelling In The Knees And Legs Indicate?

Hello, If circulation to any limb is being hampered, then the leg becomes swollen and bluish. In order to reduce this kind of situation, you need to mobilize your foot a little bit and massage that part in order to accelerate circulation. Since you are diabetic, you should care for your foot more than others. Don t let it be like that or it might turn gangrenous, and it will be deleterious to health. Use warm water towel massage for the foot. I think it will subside gradually and you will be able to walk gradually. You can use compression stockings to improve circulation to the foot also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Archana