HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankle

Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2014

Question: I fell in a hole 4 weeks ago and tunred my ankle very badly. It stayed swollen but was startibg to feel better until 2 days ago and it hurts worse than before

Answered by Dr. Taher Y Kagalwala (6 minutes later)

You should have gone in for a foot X-ray, as sometimes, there can be very tiny fractures. Even if a fracture did not take place, the affected foot should be placed in elastocrepe bandage, or in severe cases, in plaster, to avoid movement and further deterioration. Please visit an orthopedic surgeon urgently.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Taher Y Kagalwala (4 hours later)

Okay thank you very much. That is what i was afraid of .

Answered by Dr. Taher Y Kagalwala (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you for your appreciation

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I hope you went to a bone surgeon and got your ankle checked by him. Did they recommend an X-ray? Did they put a bandage on the leg? Or plaster? I will be pleased to address any specific query related to the same. Thank you.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery,

Dr. Taher Kagalwala

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D