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Question: A month ago I fell off a step and twisted my ankle badly. Since I could get around, I continued on with my chores. About 5 or 6 hours later the ankle was so painful that I couldn't walk on it and it was VERY swollen.
I went to our Urgent Care Center and they took a few xrays.They said it was a VERY BAD sprain and they wrapped it up. Then I went home and stayed off it awhile. I was able to get around. After about a week I removed the bandage and the swellng had gone down a bit but not all the way.
That is why I am writing you today. It's now a full month after my accident. Tonight my ankle and top of my foot is very swollen still and the top of my foot hurts when I put pressure on it. I can't stand this anymore. How long will it take to go down? Should I be doing anything special to reduce the swelling of my foot?
Please help.
I went to our Urgent Care Center and they took a few xrays.They said it was a VERY BAD sprain and they wrapped it up. Then I went home and stayed off it awhile. I was able to get around. After about a week I removed the bandage and the swellng had gone down a bit but not all the way.
That is why I am writing you today. It's now a full month after my accident. Tonight my ankle and top of my foot is very swollen still and the top of my foot hurts when I put pressure on it. I can't stand this anymore. How long will it take to go down? Should I be doing anything special to reduce the swelling of my foot?
Please help.
Brief Answer:
Couple of months to heal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Sprains generally heals in two months. One month has already passed so you are likely to take one more month in the healing.
Rest to joint will be beneficial. Your swelling and pain will be reduced by elevation of limb specially in resting period. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C help in healing. BK cast ( plaster cast) will be best to promote healing. If possible discuss about BK cast with the treating doctor.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Couple of months to heal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Sprains generally heals in two months. One month has already passed so you are likely to take one more month in the healing.
Rest to joint will be beneficial. Your swelling and pain will be reduced by elevation of limb specially in resting period. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Vitamin B and C help in healing. BK cast ( plaster cast) will be best to promote healing. If possible discuss about BK cast with the treating doctor.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
What is a BK cast?
Brief Answer:
It is Below Knee Cast, name of plaster cast applied to immobilise ankle .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
It is Below Knee Cast, name of plaster cast applied to immobilise ankle joint. Its purpose is to rest the ligaments to promote healing.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
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Wishing you good health
Take care
It is Below Knee Cast, name of plaster cast applied to immobilise ankle .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
It is Below Knee Cast, name of plaster cast applied to immobilise ankle joint. Its purpose is to rest the ligaments to promote healing.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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