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My mother feet was fractured about two month agao. She had hard cast for 50 days. And a week before cast was removed. There was a little bit swelling . Doctor adviced to walk . So whenever she walks her feets swell a lot. But no pain . But feel heaviness. And swelling remains all day. How to reduce swelling she walks regularly but swelling is not going down. Even she takes rest still swelling is there. Currently she is applying hot water fermentation only. And calcium tab she is taking Please guide us.
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I think her fracture hasn't healed hence the swelling. Get fresh xray done And apply ice Pillow elevation Ankle physiotherapy
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Do limb elevation with a pillow Start ankle and foot movements Tab chymoral forte 1-0-1
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Don’t worry it will subside
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