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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankle Caused After Injury

Hello. Today, I injured my ankle during a soccer game. I've noticed my ankle is swollen and so my Achilles' tendon is red and tender too. It hurts to put pressure on it and currently I'm icing it. I've sprained my ankle before, but I was about 6 or 7. I'd like to know if it's sprained or not. Thank you
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your query you ankle seems sprained as well as
Due to soft tissue injury there is accumulation of inflammatory exudate, cells, damaged tissue fibres and broken blood vessels at the site of injury leading to the symptoms that you are experiencing of swelling and pain.
Nothing to worry, you can take Ibuprofen to relieve pain, keep doing cool compresses and application of steroid ointment over it can help..
You can also elevate your leg while lying down..

In case if there is excessive pain or you are unable to put pressure over the feet you can consult an Orthopedician and get an x Ray done to rule out for any bony fracture and if present reduction and immobilization has to be done..
Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankle Caused After Injury

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your query you ankle seems sprained as well as Due to soft tissue injury there is accumulation of inflammatory exudate, cells, damaged tissue fibres and broken blood vessels at the site of injury leading to the symptoms that you are experiencing of swelling and pain. Nothing to worry, you can take Ibuprofen to relieve pain, keep doing cool compresses and application of steroid ointment over it can help.. You can also elevate your leg while lying down.. In case if there is excessive pain or you are unable to put pressure over the feet you can consult an Orthopedician and get an x Ray done to rule out for any bony fracture and if present reduction and immobilization has to be done.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.