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Chronic Ankle Sprain, Radiating Pain, Bruising. What Could It Be?

I was told I have a chronic ankle sprain- just a mild one but it has been swelling more since and the pain is radiating up the inside of my calf up to my knee , should I go back to the doctor as its been a couple weeks and its just getting worse. It has been swelling bruising and painful since november and could only get in 3 weeks ago. it was this painful at that time
Sat, 16 Mar 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
An ankle sprain usually takes 3-4 weeks to heal with adequate rest and regular hot fomentation. In case there is persistent pain on weight bearing and swelling is gradually increasing then it is best to get an X-ray done to rule out any bone injury.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Chronic Ankle Sprain, Radiating Pain, Bruising. What Could It Be?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. An ankle sprain usually takes 3-4 weeks to heal with adequate rest and regular hot fomentation. In case there is persistent pain on weight bearing and swelling is gradually increasing then it is best to get an X-ray done to rule out any bone injury. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com