My husband got in an accident and broke his lower leg near his shin and his foot swells does anyone know how to get the swelling down?
2007-01-17 12:18:47 · 9 answers · asked by rachael m 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It sounds like a circulatory problem. You can get special socks that will reduce the swelling. Putting his foot up when he can will also help, so does controlled walking.
2007-01-17 12:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Elevate the leg above the level of the heart. Ice it 20 min at a time (DON'T use heat). I assume he's got some kind of cast or wrap on his leg right now. If it is a removable one and you are allowed to take it off from time to time, try using an ace bandage and start wrapping it at the toes and working your way up. That should help force some of that fluid in his foot back into his circulation. If he continues to have swelling, and/or has increased pain with the swelling (anywhere in the leg, like in the calf) let your doctor know because he may have developed a blood clot in his leg. That happens sometimes when people are off their feet with broken legs and stuff. Overall, if you are concerned, please talk to your doctor for the best help.
2007-01-17 12:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by Danerz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor will conduct a thorough examination including heart and lungs as well as the legs. Blood test may be taken to check the function of your kidneys and your liver and to measure the proteins in your blood. The specific treatment will be directed at whatever underlying cause is found. Diuretics (pills that decease fluids in the body by increasing urination) may be prescribed. These are effective but, of course, they have some side effects, such as causing loss of potassium from the body. If home treatment is successful, it is generally better than using drugs. Fortunately most swelling is due to local causes. Often, breakdowns in the veins over time have made it difficult for blood to be returned to the heart fast enough. This increases pressure in the smallest blood vessels (capillaries) and causes fluid to leak out into the tissues, which causes the leg swelling. And best of luck.
2016-03-29 02:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice for 20 minutes every hour, 20 minutes on, 40 minutes off. If his leg is in a cast, put the ice over the cast (if it's a soft cast) or under his knee. Keep his foot elevated higher than his heart. Call his doctor tomorrow.
2007-01-17 12:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the standards are ice and elevation, but if things don't look right, I'd take him back to the doctor! He may need a diuretic or there might even be a circulation issue that needs to be seen. Good luck! Hope he feels better soon!
2007-01-17 12:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him stay off his feet. And keep his feet elevated over his heart and I would suggest Ice for the swelling.
2007-01-17 12:27:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stuff like that requires time. you can put ice on it will help the swelling go down..
2007-01-17 12:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Sir 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its supposed to be swollen after a surgery..
2007-01-17 12:21:53 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Choco Lover♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice and elevate over heart. Please watch it for color too and call the doc when in doubt.
Take care
2007-01-17 12:23:21 · answer #9 · answered by schmitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋