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Tripped over wooden board 2 weeks ago. having difficulty walking/pain/sensitivity (cold)/ swelling/decreased circulation. what can i do at home?

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Cold swollen limb: Unfortunately you’ve done too much. This is now a medical emergency and if you delay seeking help any longer it could become a catastrophe. A cold swollen limb is a dying one. Drop everything you are doing and go to the hospital

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Tripped over wooden board 2 weeks ago. having difficulty walking/pain/sensitivity (cold)/ swelling/decreased circulation. what can i do at home?

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Dr. Randa Foda answered

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