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Sprain in leg. Too much pain
I stepped on something on the road, my foot is swollen and paining a lot. Volini is not working. I fear if it's a ligament tear.
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Quadriceps Isometric Exercises,
Ankle Movements in elevation,
Gentle Ankle stretching.
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Hello. If foot pain is not settled in a day or too, then please see an orthopaedic surgeon for assessment to exclude a subtle fracture or bony/ligamentous injury. Dr M Vashishtha FRCS, www.dr-mv.com Bangalore
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Ms. Krupal Modh (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello, It could be strain. Give REST to your foot,apply ICE initially 2-3 days every 2 hrly for 10 mins, keep foot in ELEVATION, apply crape bandage.
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Don't walk too much,Don't wear high heel foot wear.Long term goal is to learn exercise for prevention in future.
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there...... If you have leg pain from cramps or overuse, take these steps first:
Rest as much as possible.Elevate your leg....Apply ice for up to 15 minutes. Do this 4 times per day, more often for the first few days....Gently stretch and massage cramping muscles....Take over-the-counter pain medicines....
Other treatment options will depend on the cause of your leg pain..... Consult Orthopedician.....
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