Why is my leg swollen?!
Question: Why is my leg swollen?
I fractured the fibula bone in my leg at the end of November last year and after wearing a plaster cast for seven weeks and a big boot for a couple of weeks I am just about back to normal. However my lower leg and ankle is still swollen, especially round the two ankle bones. The doctor said that I may have damaged ligaments as well. Does anyone know how long this swelling is likely to last as I am going back to work tomorrow and have to wear a skirt! I am very conscious of my cankle!!
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it sounds like a circulation problem, im no doctor, but try and keep the leg elevated, above the heart if possible, the swelling should go down, also try and wear a cold compress to reduce the inflammation.
Hope you get well soon.
don't know why its swollen, but try ice and putting your foot on a pillow.
How long is a peice of string. Go back to your doctors and get it re xrayed