Edema in the foot

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Edema in the foot

Asked for Male, 44 Years

Had a fall & injured the knee leg was kept in a brace for 40 days. my leg swelled from knee to toes. I got edema. was given tables but I got black out front of my eyes & my pressure d I Was asked to stop those tables & do ankle pump exercise & keep leg on 2 pillows & when sleeping leg should be above the heart. I reduce intake of salt & did epsom salt warm water, knee to calf swelling went, it's 5 months edema in the foot is still there & is thick near the ankle. Please advise treatment.

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Dr. Yusuf Kotawala General Practitioner 11 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yusuf Kotawala

General Practitioner 11 yrs exp Mumbai

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First u have to ruled out its a pitting or non pitting odema...and u r rasing ur while sleeping its the good thing....along with swelling is there any pain??... Try to make movements of that part it will increase ur circulation over there...

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Try Ayurveda for that u will definately get relief Lakshadhi guggul 2 three times a day Arogyavardhini 2 three times a day pindhataila for local application

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