Dr. Sumit Chawla
Orthopedician and Traumatology
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Hi doctor,
10 days back, I met with an accident and got my right leg injured below the knee level. I have had swelling in the right foot since then, which has decreased a bit, but still persists. Even the X-ray report of the leg and foot is normal. My doctor said that it might be due to an infection caused by the clotting of blood in the leg. I have been advised to keep my foot above my chest level while sleeping. The swelling has decreased, but I have pain near the ankle only when I touch it. I am currently on Ciplox and Acenext-P.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Swelling without bony injury is very common, especially in lower limb injuries. At times, splintage in the form of plaster of Paris slab is given for a few weeks. Infection usually does not occur in closed injuries unless there is decreased immunity or a source of infection anywhere else in the body and swelling is the associated finding. Fever, raised local temperature, redness, and throbbing pain are the main signs and symptoms of infection. Ciplox (Ciprofloxacin) is usually not prescribed by an orthopedic surgeon for abrasion or closed injury. Kindly follow up with your X-ray, the clinical image of your foot, and the prescription along with your doubts for further discussion.
Thank you.
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