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What To Do For The Swelling, Soreness, Tight And Hard In The Leg?
Hi I fell and hit my leg a few hours ago, it is sore, swollen, very tight and hard. It begins below my knee and goes part of the way down the front of my leg. I can walk fine. I do have a little pain. I've been icing it & it does not seem to be getting worst. I don't see any bruising yet. I haven't taken anything yet for the swelling. Is there anything else I should do?
Thu, 30 Jan 2014
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You should get x tay knee along with leg done to rule out fracture. I doubt it to be fracture.
You should elevate your legs and apply ice over it. Wear a knee brace.
I think you should consult your orthopaedic surgeon weather you are not getting compartment syndrome of leg.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
You should get x tay knee along with leg done to rule out fracture. I doubt it to be fracture.
You should elevate your legs and apply ice over it. Wear a knee brace.
I think you should consult your orthopaedic surgeon weather you are not getting compartment syndrome of leg.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
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