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How Can Sprained Ankle In A Child Be Treated?

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Posted on Thu, 18 May 2017
Question: Hi This is XXXX, My Doughter she is 7months old, her ankle got twisted and she feeling pain. Not ready to stand with her right leg. can you please advise gel or pain relief cream i can use to reduce her pain?
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Apply diclofenac gel locally, oral analgesic can also be given along with

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for asking on this platform

I do understand your concern.
It is better to give analgesic like acetaminophen or combination of acetaminophen with ibuprofen syrup.
Analgesic gels usually contain diclophenac(an analgesic)along with methyl salicylate and menthol.Both methyl salicylate and menthol gives some unpleasant burning sensation during initial few minutes of its application. Baby may not tolerate this unpleasant sensation.
So I would suggest you to give oral analgesic instead of local applicant.
Also I would like to get her evaluated by a physician to rule out any significant abnormality like ligament injury or minor bony injury.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

Pediatrician, Cardiology

Practicing since :2006

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How Can Sprained Ankle In A Child Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Apply diclofenac gel locally, oral analgesic can also be given along with Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for asking on this platform I do understand your concern. It is better to give analgesic like acetaminophen or combination of acetaminophen with ibuprofen syrup. Analgesic gels usually contain diclophenac(an analgesic)along with methyl salicylate and menthol.Both methyl salicylate and menthol gives some unpleasant burning sensation during initial few minutes of its application. Baby may not tolerate this unpleasant sensation. So I would suggest you to give oral analgesic instead of local applicant. Also I would like to get her evaluated by a physician to rule out any significant abnormality like ligament injury or minor bony injury. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Regards