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Is Ankle Sprain Related With Numbness And Cold Toes?

I sprained my ankle. I can move it around quite a bit but when I put my body weight on it it hurts. This doesn t bother me. What bothers me is that my foot is ice cold from my toes to my ankle and a little higher. It tends to tingle and feel numb because of the cold. Is this normal?
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello, 

Thanks for writing to us, 

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history there can be arthritic pain in foot and ankle joint.
By doing X ray and MRI and clinical examination you need to rule out severity of arthritis.

Till time you can use supportive splint or brace.
You can take analgesic for pain relief, and chondritin sulphate will help in arthritic pain relief which you can take consulting your doctor.
Another possibility of gouty arthritis. Sr uric acid level will help to confirm it.

Tingling and numbness can be reduced by

Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration
Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle.
Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same
Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels.

Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. 

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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Is Ankle Sprain Related With Numbness And Cold Toes?

Hello,  Thanks for writing to us,  I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history there can be arthritic pain in foot and ankle joint. By doing X ray and MRI and clinical examination you need to rule out severity of arthritis. Till time you can use supportive splint or brace. You can take analgesic for pain relief, and chondritin sulphate will help in arthritic pain relief which you can take consulting your doctor. Another possibility of gouty arthritis. Sr uric acid level will help to confirm it. Tingling and numbness can be reduced by Drinking plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration Stretching your leg muscles or riding a stationary cycle. Taking diet rich in calcium and potassium or oral supplements of the same Check your vit B12 and Vit D 3 levels. Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.  Wishing you good health. Take care