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Suggest Medication For A Sprained Ankle
Hi, Doctor...iam 56yrs old..5ft 7inches and abt 90kg...I fel from a stair case..abt three steps away from the ground and had a sprained ankle...i was given some pain relievin drugs like feldene... Ibuprofen..kotase but after three days i noticed swelling on the ankle area and my toes...what else can i take...as am havin pains amd the leg is heavy(iam diabetic)
Tue, 12 May 2020
Hello,
Mild compression,Limb elevation,toe movements and ice/cold packs would be of much help in early stages of injury.
After 3 to 5 days contrast bath with warm and cold packs would provide more benefits.Avoid full weight bearing.
Even after 7days of above therapy if no relief,an X ray would be advisable.The medicine described above is enough for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Mild compression,Limb elevation,toe movements and ice/cold packs would be of much help in early stages of injury.
After 3 to 5 days contrast bath with warm and cold packs would provide more benefits.Avoid full weight bearing.
Even after 7days of above therapy if no relief,an X ray would be advisable.The medicine described above is enough for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
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