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Suggest Cure For Pain In The Ankle

Dear Doctor, my ankle injury is over 12 months old, I fell forwards (I m heavy) and hyperextended it because I sat on it with my whole weight. S/B GP and A&E, sprained and treated by physio, it took time to settle down but improved. However, just recently this same ankle/lower leg has been causing pain again, the ankle swells when I have been walking/standing (I m a nurse) for long periods (unavoidable). There is puffiness and cramps which radiate into the calf and shin and tingling in big toe. I am concerned hoping that these symptoms are not neurologically related, and would like to know how I can improve this leg so that I can do what I used to do, hike.............................. Many thanks
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
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After going through your query I concluded that you are having post injury swelling of your ankles. This is reduced by keeping limb elevated on pillow during rest period. Mobilisation exercises of of ankle and toe are useful. You need to take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your doctor about it . Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Suggest Cure For Pain In The Ankle

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you are having post injury swelling of your ankles. This is reduced by keeping limb elevated on pillow during rest period. Mobilisation exercises of of ankle and toe are useful. You need to take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can discuss with your doctor about it . Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.