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Limb Elevation

Limb elevation is advised to prevent edema or swelling of an injured upper or lower limb or after an operative procedure of the limbs. This swelling is due to the accumulation of fluids within the tissues due to a disrupted fluid circulation in injury. Limb elevation plays a crucial role in the healing phase of limb injuries by increasing blood supply and reducing edema. Failure to elevate the limbs may cause compartment syndrome due to fluid and pressure build-up within the tissues, which ultimately leads to tissue injury.

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My ankle is swollen and paining after it got twisted. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I was running, and I fell into a pit. My ankle got twisted, and I could feel some cracking sound. I had a swollen ankle immediately. I have been icing for 2 days and now the swelling has reduced. I am unable to walk. I have pain when I try to move or walk. I had a fracture fibula of t...  Read Full »


Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.As there is a history of twisting injury to your ankle with a kind of cracking sound or sensation which you have felt, I will advise you to undergo an immediate x-ray of the affected part to rule out any bone injury. X-ray ankle (anteroposterior and lateral views). Getti...  Read Full »

What can be the reason for lower leg swelling?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a healthy and active 17 year old female. I have swelling in my right calf or lower leg when sitting. There is no foot swelling. The swelling is present in the calf and it goes away within an hour if I move around. I do have night sweats. I get easily bruised, feel constantly cold and...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The swelling can be attributed to either venous or lymphatic reasons. Assuming you've undergone a venous Doppler for deep vein thrombosis and the results were normal, the remaining consideration is a lymphatic cause. To further explore this, it's recommended to undergo l...  Read Full »

Can you please explain my father's test results?

Query: Hi doctor, My father is 78 years old. He generally maintains good health except being diabetic for the last two years. However, since last once month his WBC, urea and creatinine values are abnormally high indicating kidney malfunctioning. He has lost 8.82 to 13.23 lbs in the last three months and h...  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: Diabetes appears to be in good control. However, due to renal disease, blood pressure must be high. He is on multiple medications for blood pressure fo...  Read Full »

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