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Twisted Foot, Grade One Sprain. Stiffness, Swelling, Tingling Sensation, Numbness. Suggestions?

Doing a sport the other day, I landed oddly and twisted my foot . I m almost certain it is a grade one sprain , due to stiffness , little swelling, but pain. I experience tingling , like when an appendage is about to fall asleep. Like needles almost. The injured foot feels slightly waxy, for lack of a better word. How should I proceed?
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,



Thanks for the query.



As you said, you may have sustained a sprain. Still I would like to know more about the injury to comment on it. Are you able to walk without much pain?

When there is a twist in the ankle, usually a sprain occurs. Sometimes it can be a strain or a fracture at the lower part of fibula. When there is a tear in the ligaments, it is called as strain. To differentiate between the injuries, you will need to be examined by an orthopaedic surgeon and an X-ray of the ankle would be required.



You can try the following to reduce your difficulties.

- Apply analgesic gel to the ankle.

- Reduce activity at the joint by reducing your normal walking. While walking, use a crepe bandage at the ankle.

- While in lying position, keep your foot elevated.



If the symptoms are not reducing within 3-5 days, an evaluation is necessary. If there is no problem found in ankle, then a physiotherapy or massage would help.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.



Regards
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Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

A fracture can not be excluded - it is wise to have an X-ray.
Rest to the part / cold compress / simple Over The Counter pain relievers help in the acute stage.
An orthopaedician is the one to investigate in this situation

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Twisted Foot, Grade One Sprain. Stiffness, Swelling, Tingling Sensation, Numbness. Suggestions?

Hi, Thanks for the query. As you said, you may have sustained a sprain. Still I would like to know more about the injury to comment on it. Are you able to walk without much pain? When there is a twist in the ankle, usually a sprain occurs. Sometimes it can be a strain or a fracture at the lower part of fibula. When there is a tear in the ligaments, it is called as strain. To differentiate between the injuries, you will need to be examined by an orthopaedic surgeon and an X-ray of the ankle would be required. You can try the following to reduce your difficulties. - Apply analgesic gel to the ankle. - Reduce activity at the joint by reducing your normal walking. While walking, use a crepe bandage at the ankle. - While in lying position, keep your foot elevated. If the symptoms are not reducing within 3-5 days, an evaluation is necessary. If there is no problem found in ankle, then a physiotherapy or massage would help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards