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Sprained Ankle, Bruising, Itching And Swelling, Could Not Walk Without Crutches Or Cane. Cure?
Hi. I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago. I had an xray done at the hospital right after a fell. I had a lot if bruising and swelling. For a week I couldn t walk without crutches or cane. It is still really swollen and bruised and my toes get a cold sensation when I move them. Also it is extremely itchy. Should I go back to the dr or is this normal?
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
Welcome to HCM.
Swelling,pain is usually due to muscle and soft tissue injury.
You have to take nsaid with seretiopeptidase.
cold feeling might be due to severe pressure symptoms due to distal swelling.
Take b12,folic acid orally as well as intra muscularly.
Apply Elastoplast 4 inch (stretchable bandage) on ankle during movement.
Keep your leg raised during resting time,even you can put pillow under the ankle to keep the raised.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
Swelling,pain is usually due to muscle and soft tissue injury.
You have to take nsaid with seretiopeptidase.
cold feeling might be due to severe pressure symptoms due to distal swelling.
Take b12,folic acid orally as well as intra muscularly.
Apply Elastoplast 4 inch (stretchable bandage) on ankle during movement.
Keep your leg raised during resting time,even you can put pillow under the ankle to keep the raised.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
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