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Suggest Treatment For Soft Tissue Injury On The Ankles
Question: foot on top and a little bit of the ankle is swollen since friday and for no apparent reason.
Area not red. cannot put any weight on it. no fever. Healthy 19 year old male. no other symptoms. dont remember any bites from a bug or banging it etc. Alot of pain.painful to touch
Area not red. cannot put any weight on it. no fever. Healthy 19 year old male. no other symptoms. dont remember any bites from a bug or banging it etc. Alot of pain.painful to touch
Brief Answer:
Soft tissue injury likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you have is likely to be due to a soft tissue injury may be due to a twisted foot.
The mild discomfort and the internal pain that you are feeling is likely to be due to a mild soft tissue injury in the area.
You can help the improvement by-
1. Avoid any strenuous exercises, lifting weights, climbing stairs, cycling, etc.
2. Take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen every 8 hourly.
3. Do a hot fomentation in the area twice daily.
4. You can apply a local analgesic gel like Volini also.
5. Use an elastic brace or crepe bandage for better support while walking.
Do consult an Orthopedician for a physical examination and stronger prescription medicines in case there is swelling, persistent pain and difficulty in walking.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Soft tissue injury likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain that you have is likely to be due to a soft tissue injury may be due to a twisted foot.
The mild discomfort and the internal pain that you are feeling is likely to be due to a mild soft tissue injury in the area.
You can help the improvement by-
1. Avoid any strenuous exercises, lifting weights, climbing stairs, cycling, etc.
2. Take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen every 8 hourly.
3. Do a hot fomentation in the area twice daily.
4. You can apply a local analgesic gel like Volini also.
5. Use an elastic brace or crepe bandage for better support while walking.
Do consult an Orthopedician for a physical examination and stronger prescription medicines in case there is swelling, persistent pain and difficulty in walking.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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