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Sprained Ankle. Advised Ice, Rest. Foot Swollen, Tingling Sensation In Toes. No Help With Ibuprofen. See The Doctor?
Hi, I sprained my ankle yesterday and have been for x-rays to confirm nothing is broken. I have been advised to rest and ice but to also try and walk on it so it doesn't seize up. It improved slightly overnight yesterday and throughout today however this evening my foot has suddenly swollen up much larger and have pain and a tingling sensation in my toes. I have take Ibuprofen but the pain isn't really subsiding. Should I go to the hospital?
Mon, 2 Sep 2013
Hi, it appears that there is only sprain and that is to be treated that is why the pain started again, for want of treatment.
If the sprain is severe, the pain restarts, i advise you to consullt an orthopedic surgeon. in this case you may need to have rest of the foot. Thank you.
If the sprain is severe, the pain restarts, i advise you to consullt an orthopedic surgeon. in this case you may need to have rest of the foot. Thank you.
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
As your xrays are negative for a fracture, there is nothing much to worry about.
The general treatment guidelines of a sprained ankle are as follows -
• Protection – protect the injured area from further injury, by using a support or, in the case of an ankle injury, wearing shoes that enclose and support your feet.
• Rest – stop the activity that caused the injury, and rest the injured joint or muscle. Avoid activity for the first 48 to 72 hours after injury. Use of crutches may be indicated
• Ice – for the first 48 to 72 hours after the injury, apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day. Do not leave the ice on while you are asleep, and do not allow the ice to touch your skin directly because it could cause a cold burn.
• Compression – compress or bandage the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could damage it further. You can use a crepe bandage or a simple elastic bandage. It should be wrapped snugly around the affected area but not so tightly that it restricts blood flow. Remove the bandage before you go to sleep.
• Elevation – keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling. If your leg is injured, avoid having long periods of time where your leg is not raised.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
As your xrays are negative for a fracture, there is nothing much to worry about.
The general treatment guidelines of a sprained ankle are as follows -
• Protection – protect the injured area from further injury, by using a support or, in the case of an ankle injury, wearing shoes that enclose and support your feet.
• Rest – stop the activity that caused the injury, and rest the injured joint or muscle. Avoid activity for the first 48 to 72 hours after injury. Use of crutches may be indicated
• Ice – for the first 48 to 72 hours after the injury, apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day. Do not leave the ice on while you are asleep, and do not allow the ice to touch your skin directly because it could cause a cold burn.
• Compression – compress or bandage the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could damage it further. You can use a crepe bandage or a simple elastic bandage. It should be wrapped snugly around the affected area but not so tightly that it restricts blood flow. Remove the bandage before you go to sleep.
• Elevation – keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling. If your leg is injured, avoid having long periods of time where your leg is not raised.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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