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How To Treat A Sprained Ankle?
I sprained the inside of my ankle 2 months ago. It was initially extremely painful, and I could not walk. Bending my foot in any direction was excruciating. I rested for a few days, wrapped it, and iced it, and it subsided enough to walk. I now have a little pain, but I have a large firm rubber band like lump over the inside ankle bone. It is definitely not blood, or fluid filled. Is there any idea what could be going on with this...I do have an appt for a podiatrist next week...
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Hi,
DIAGNOSIS: Sprain ankle
TREATMENT:
Ankle binder for about 6 weeks .No analgesics needed since the pain is mild.
Sprain when not adequately treated , the pain becomes an long unsolved problem since ligament has not attained enough rest to recover.Hence , please use the ankle binder continuously for about 6 weeks.
DIAGNOSIS: Sprain ankle
TREATMENT:
Ankle binder for about 6 weeks .No analgesics needed since the pain is mild.
Sprain when not adequately treated , the pain becomes an long unsolved problem since ligament has not attained enough rest to recover.Hence , please use the ankle binder continuously for about 6 weeks.
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