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Wrench in foot
Before 16 days ago, falled my foot on drain, instantly my foot was blowed up, then i consult a hospital withn 1 hours. Doctor checkd my x-ray but didn’t get any fracture.Just he said about pulled ligament. He advise to take naproxin 500mg twice daily, calcium and esomiprazole. But now i have muscle calfed behind the knee. In foot i have 50% pain, 50% blow up, what should i do for muscle calf behind the knee, and blowed up of foot?? Thank you.
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It is safer to have plaster for 2- 3 wks.
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
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The swelling may be sometimes associated with some soft tissue injury or a local hematoma..
You can apply a crepe bandage for support and compression and observe for a few days..
You may continue the medicines for a few days and see the response..
Next Steps
If the pain or swelling persists and is troubling you, you may go ahead for a POP slab application for support..
Health Tips
Avoid heavy work, avoid walking, avoid Indian toilet.. Keep the limb elevated over a pillow..
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