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Swelling

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james17357
james17357

Having trouble getting swelling down. Injury occured a week ago. Had ice on it 3 times a day and had it elevated. Also had tubigrip on it and the swelling just hasn't gone down at all.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks 

James

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  • sueisobel
    sueisobel james17357

    Posted

    The wisest and most practical thing is to see a doctor.  Or go to hospital for an x-ray, for all you know you could have fractured something. A tubgrip should not be used to contain an undiagnosed swelling. You could be doing more harm than good
  • tom809
    tom809 james17357

    Posted

    what kind of injury did you have?? I agree better see a doctor and find out what is the problem.
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