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How Can Severe Ankle Sprain Be Treated?
I recently refractured the 5th metatarsal after spraining my ankle. I was put in a cast about 21/2 weeks ago but recently had a small incident. I lost my balance and put all my weight on the foot. It s been hurting ever since. Is it possible that it fractured or spread more? If so when would a dr consider surgery
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Hi,
Severe pain and swelling is due to fracture. Kindly do X-ray ankle joint after orthopedics consultation. You may require strapping or plastering. You can take tablet Aceclofenac for pain after consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale,
General & Family Physician
Severe pain and swelling is due to fracture. Kindly do X-ray ankle joint after orthopedics consultation. You may require strapping or plastering. You can take tablet Aceclofenac for pain after consultation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale,
General & Family Physician
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