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Does Severe Ankle Sprain Need Medical Attention?

I have a severe ankle sprain. Dr stated maybe compartment syndrome. He stated there may be a fracture they cannot see right now because of swelling. Waiting to see ortho. Now I am having cramping below kneed back of leg above and below knee. Should I go to er or wait to see ortho
Sat, 10 Sep 2016
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hi..first thing you must have X RAY ..it will detect even hair line # .
second take rest..dont allow motion to affecyed part..
you can have slab or cast to that part to give it rest..
you can take tablet chymoral forte to reduce swelling and oedema..
still no improvement you can visit orthopedician..
take care..
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Does Severe Ankle Sprain Need Medical Attention?

hi..first thing you must have X RAY ..it will detect even hair line # . second take rest..dont allow motion to affecyed part.. you can have slab or cast to that part to give it rest.. you can take tablet chymoral forte to reduce swelling and oedema.. still no improvement you can visit orthopedician.. take care..