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Fell Down From Stairs, Foot, Ankle Got Swollen, Pain. What Should I Do?
hello Doctor, Today i fell down from my stairs about 20 inches height but still my right leg foot and ankle got swollen .Also my right leg knee is having pains. What should i do now.Please suggest me some home treatments than asking to visit a doctor
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have suffered a minor bone injury in the area of ankle. Since there is swelling and weight bearing is painful, get an X-ray done to find out the extent of injury.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
It seems that you have suffered a minor bone injury in the area of ankle. Since there is swelling and weight bearing is painful, get an X-ray done to find out the extent of injury.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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