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Is Combiflam Advisable To Treat Left Ankle Sprain?
I sprained my left ankle today while getting off from bus, initially I did not feel much pain, but in couple of minutes, I was not even able to walk due to pain, I am able to rotate and stretch my foot but its painful, should I consult the doctor noww or is it okay if I see the doctor tomorrow?? Will combiflame help with the pain and should I take it in my current condition?
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
If your ankle is swollen and you can't put any weight on it, a fracture (even a hairline one must be ruled out).
I recommend :
- a physician consult right away (if it is a fracture, the sooner it is treated, the lesser the pain and recovery time/complications).
-x-rays of the ankle
-elevation of the hurt leg above hip level. Make sure your whole leg is elevated and supported, not just your ankle.
-apply ice pack right for about 15 minutes (wrap is a this cloth)
-yes, anti inflammatory will help but I suggest etoricoxib (90mg) instead. Please consult your doctor if you have any other medical issues like gastritis or asthma before taking any pain medications.
If there is a fracture, treatment will depend on where it is and its severity.
If there is no fracture, rest, pain killers, anti inflammatory meds & gels, leg elevation, hot packs for reducing pain and ice packs for reducing inflammation (used and hour apart) will help you recover soon.
Don't strain too much. If swelling increases, then you are doing too much.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Hope you feel better soon
Thank you for your query.
If your ankle is swollen and you can't put any weight on it, a fracture (even a hairline one must be ruled out).
I recommend :
- a physician consult right away (if it is a fracture, the sooner it is treated, the lesser the pain and recovery time/complications).
-x-rays of the ankle
-elevation of the hurt leg above hip level. Make sure your whole leg is elevated and supported, not just your ankle.
-apply ice pack right for about 15 minutes (wrap is a this cloth)
-yes, anti inflammatory will help but I suggest etoricoxib (90mg) instead. Please consult your doctor if you have any other medical issues like gastritis or asthma before taking any pain medications.
If there is a fracture, treatment will depend on where it is and its severity.
If there is no fracture, rest, pain killers, anti inflammatory meds & gels, leg elevation, hot packs for reducing pain and ice packs for reducing inflammation (used and hour apart) will help you recover soon.
Don't strain too much. If swelling increases, then you are doing too much.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Hope you feel better soon
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