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Sprained Ankle, Swelling, Bruising, Tingling In Toes, Foot, Leg Redness. Treatment?
I sprained my ankle 9 days ago. The swelling and bruising have started to decrease. But I still have pain. And my toes and foot are often tingly. Also, my calf tends to swell....especially at night. In the morning the leg with the sprain is red. Every orthopedist around here has a two week wait to see them. Not sure if this is all normal or not
Fri, 14 Sep 2012
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Sprain of ankle takes nearly 3 weeks to settle down.
In a way it is worse than a fracture as you never give proper rest to your foot.
Do hot saline fomentation twice a day.
Take some anti inflammatory like ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day for 5 to 7 days.
Apply crepe bandage on the ankle in day time.
Wait for another 2 weeks.You shall be alright.
Thanks
Sprain of ankle takes nearly 3 weeks to settle down.
In a way it is worse than a fracture as you never give proper rest to your foot.
Do hot saline fomentation twice a day.
Take some anti inflammatory like ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day for 5 to 7 days.
Apply crepe bandage on the ankle in day time.
Wait for another 2 weeks.You shall be alright.
Thanks
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