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Not Able To Walk Due To Twisting Of The Ankle. Numb Calf And Feet. What Is The Problem?
My girlfriend fell on her ankle whilst wearing heels about 4 weeks ago. She was unable to walk but the hospital said nothing was broken.since then she has regained some movement but still cannot walk or move her toes.her foot is permenantly cold and her foot and halfway up her calf are numb.do you know what the problem could be?
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
According to your description , ankle pain and swelling seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to your foot, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of ankle and foot and rule out any infective cause.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Thanks for posting your query.
According to your description , ankle pain and swelling seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to your foot, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination of ankle and foot and rule out any infective cause.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
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