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Ankle Injury, Pain And Swelling, Burning Sensation
I fell on my ankle bone a few days ago and it hurts by night time and swells, but now I m getting a burning sensation . I actually lost my balance and fell over to the right which is making my right ankle swell.. I just want to let you know it was not a hard fall, I more or less rolled with the fall but I am 65 so I may have weak bones..
Mon, 22 Oct 2012
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be ankle sprain or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, ice the affected area and take anti-inflammatory drug like mortin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic surgeon.
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be ankle sprain or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, ice the affected area and take anti-inflammatory drug like mortin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic surgeon.
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