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Question: i had an ankle sprain about 17 days back. teh foirst 9 days i rested it out well with cold packs every 3 hrs & elevation adn complete rest at home. i have even stopped my medicine Emezen D since last 1 week. i had to travel to US on work and been trying to walk abit, but it still hurts. when shoudl i start physio? is it fine to walk even thogh it hurts (pain is not unberable, i can bear it)
Brief Answer:
After 2 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
An ankle sprain grade II takes 3-4 weeks to heal with proper rest. Right now it is too early to put a stress on your ankle. You should wait for at least 2 weeks more before bearing weight on the foot. Then start with physiotherapy. Once you gain strength and the stiffness decreases then you can start walking normally. Avoid the painful movements for next 2 weeks.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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After 2 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
An ankle sprain grade II takes 3-4 weeks to heal with proper rest. Right now it is too early to put a stress on your ankle. You should wait for at least 2 weeks more before bearing weight on the foot. Then start with physiotherapy. Once you gain strength and the stiffness decreases then you can start walking normally. Avoid the painful movements for next 2 weeks.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so do i still do the following-
1. take an anti-inflamatory (my dr said only 10 days which im done with).
2. elevate the leg as much as possible.
3. do ice packs?
or you think at this tsage these are not relevant?
1. take an anti-inflamatory (my dr said only 10 days which im done with).
2. elevate the leg as much as possible.
3. do ice packs?
or you think at this tsage these are not relevant?
Brief Answer:
Anti inflammatory can be avoided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Anti inflammatory is not needed if there is no pain at rest and there is no visible swelling in the area.
Elevate the leg on two pillows while lying down. This will prevent any swelling in the foot.
Instead of ice packs, you can do a hot compress now. This will increase the blood circulation of the ankle and will help in healing.
You can use an elastic bandage or brace around your ankle for support.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Anti inflammatory can be avoided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Anti inflammatory is not needed if there is no pain at rest and there is no visible swelling in the area.
Elevate the leg on two pillows while lying down. This will prevent any swelling in the foot.
Instead of ice packs, you can do a hot compress now. This will increase the blood circulation of the ankle and will help in healing.
You can use an elastic bandage or brace around your ankle for support.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
sorry, but there is still a 10% swelling compared to Day 1. especially at the end of the day. but no pain when it son rest position. should i still avoid anti inflamatory & do hot packs?
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
The 10% swelling will subside with elevating the leg. You can avoid anti inflammatory and do a hot compress.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
The 10% swelling will subside with elevating the leg. You can avoid anti inflammatory and do a hot compress.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks dr.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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