HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Would You Recommend Myoflex For The Ankle To Heal Faster Following A Sprain?

I`ve had an ankle sprain for about two weeks now. I can move ankle in all directions without any pain but there is still a little inflammation left which has not healed in over 5 days. I heat use a heat pad, apply voltaren gel, and wrap it every night. What can I do to make it heal faster? Also would you recommend myoflex over voltaren?
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCM.First remember when to see a doctor
1.Inability to walk on the ankle
2.Significant swelling
3. Symptoms that do not improve quickly or persist beyond a few days
4. Pain in the foot or above the ankle

Ankle sprain treatment are
1. Rest the ankle, no sports for 1 week atleast
2. Ice the ankle for pain relief
3. compression, which your doing already
4. Elevate the ankle while sleeping using a pillow under your foot

Myoflex and voltaren both are good, but its better to use myoflex. Also take Tab tolpa d 1-0-1 after food for 4 days, Tab omez 20mg before breakfast for 5 days. If pain and swelling persists after these measures consult a local doctor. Hope this answer helped u

Regards
Dr Santosh.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Sprained ankle


Loading Online Doctors....
Would You Recommend Myoflex For The Ankle To Heal Faster Following A Sprain?

Hi and welcome to HCM.First remember when to see a doctor 1.Inability to walk on the ankle 2.Significant swelling 3. Symptoms that do not improve quickly or persist beyond a few days 4. Pain in the foot or above the ankle Ankle sprain treatment are 1. Rest the ankle, no sports for 1 week atleast 2. Ice the ankle for pain relief 3. compression, which your doing already 4. Elevate the ankle while sleeping using a pillow under your foot Myoflex and voltaren both are good, but its better to use myoflex. Also take Tab tolpa d 1-0-1 after food for 4 days, Tab omez 20mg before breakfast for 5 days. If pain and swelling persists after these measures consult a local doctor. Hope this answer helped u Regards Dr Santosh.