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My sister fell and bruised her leg badly. this was ten days ago. the leg was swollen then, and was checked, but was ok. it's still swollen. recheck?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation will help.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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