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Suggest Treatment For Severe Painful Ankle Sprain
Hi , I fell two weeks ago . It was a 6ft drop and landed on my back . Went to er they did x rays and , nothing broke sprained knee and they said after pain meds would feel better .. well it now being 2 weeks later back is still painfull when I am standing at work or laying in one spot for a long time . Will wake up frome sleep tossing and turning . Do I go back to doctors or see a chiropractor?
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe painful ankle sprain . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like a fall that causes your ankle to twist , landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting and walking or exercising on an uneven surface . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis and rule out any kind of compressed fracture , hairline fractute of soft tissue injury of back and ankle . Doctor may fix if there will be fracture for soft tissue injury doctor may recommend physical therapy and prescribe muscle relaxant . For now apply warm compresses on back and put your foot in hot water tub with one spoon of salt in it for 15 minutes daily .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe painful ankle sprain . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like a fall that causes your ankle to twist , landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting and walking or exercising on an uneven surface . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis and rule out any kind of compressed fracture , hairline fractute of soft tissue injury of back and ankle . Doctor may fix if there will be fracture for soft tissue injury doctor may recommend physical therapy and prescribe muscle relaxant . For now apply warm compresses on back and put your foot in hot water tub with one spoon of salt in it for 15 minutes daily .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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