 [ Symptoms ] i have bruises and swelling on foot and ankle due to an accident can i exercise [ Disease ] for viral infections generally no antibiotic is needed unless the infection becomes complicated by a subsequent bacterial infection most viral infections can be expected to run a four to six day course during this period the child or other infected individuals can be treated with lots of fluids rest and feel better medicines that reduce pain andor fever such as acetaminophen tylenol tempra liquiprin etc  or ibuprofen motrin advil etc  it is important to note that these measures do not treat the viral infection and only provide some relief of the symptoms these measures can also be helpful in treating the symptoms of bacterial throat infection such as strep throat