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How Can An Ankle Sprain Be Treated?
I sprained my ankle on saturday. Had an X-ray and it s not broken but today my leg is cold and slightly swollen. It s worse when I m standing. I m on a crutch still. Should I be worried? The ankle is still wrapped and doesn t hurt as bad as it did a couple of days ago.
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hi,
The majority of ankle sprains are simple - need temporary rest and completely heal with no residual consequences.
More significant ligament injuries that occur to the ankle can present as a simple ankle sprain and need to be treated with at least immobilization in a cast for a period of 2-3 weeks. Not to bear weight on the injured joint.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
The majority of ankle sprains are simple - need temporary rest and completely heal with no residual consequences.
More significant ligament injuries that occur to the ankle can present as a simple ankle sprain and need to be treated with at least immobilization in a cast for a period of 2-3 weeks. Not to bear weight on the injured joint.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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