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Had a Minor car accident- Leg Pain
Hello Doctor,
1 week back, my wife had a small injury in her left leg.She hitted to car back AC Vent as there is a minor accident happened to my car.we used some pain killers initially for 3 days, she is saying at that time it is fine.But now, she is saying pain is more.
Could you suggest some medications for the same or any x ray is prefereed here for better result?
Attaching current condition of the leg.Its bit reddish in color and there is bit swelling of leg.
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Do ankle-toe exercise,heel raise and toe raise exercise,towel roll exercise will help to reduce swelling and pain
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consult a doctor
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do contrast bath as both ice and hot water for 5 min respectively
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X-ray must.
Apply ice pack and creapbandage .
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meet physiotherapists near you
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
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Swelling is present as seen in the image apply take two bucket hot water in one and cold water in another 1min in hot water 3 min in cold swelling and pain will reduce instantly
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also can consult physio as soon as possible
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contrast bath as prescribed above
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Get x ray done to be on safe side,
Do icing to the area 4 times a day for 2 day’s and if Pai doesn’t resolve see orthopedic Physio therapist soon
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Instruct your wife not to put more weight than she can tolerate
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Keep leg elevated whenever possible
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Dr. Aditya (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
There is swelling seen around ankle and leg.
Do icing with elivated foot for 3 to 4 cycles of 2min on 1 min off.... Do foot up down movement during ice off phase.... If problm still persist, consult with a qualified physiotherapist.
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consult with a qualified physiotherapist
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do not walk if it is nessessary.
do icing n avoid heat.
use ankle binder if needed.
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