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What Can I Do For Severe Lain In Ankle And Swelling?
ankle pain
about 5 days ago i fell down a step amd twistes my ankle. at first i couldnt move it without beibg in horrible pain then i could move it some . i can walk on it fi e cause ita the top part of my ankle . but was very swallon. i iced it and that has gone diwn some however it hurts too much to bend down or side to side and even when im not moving it it has a horrible burnin pain and my foot is freezing. will this heal in time...do i need a doctor. .just twisted or broken? idk thank u. becky
about 5 days ago i fell down a step amd twistes my ankle. at first i couldnt move it without beibg in horrible pain then i could move it some . i can walk on it fi e cause ita the top part of my ankle . but was very swallon. i iced it and that has gone diwn some however it hurts too much to bend down or side to side and even when im not moving it it has a horrible burnin pain and my foot is freezing. will this heal in time...do i need a doctor. .just twisted or broken? idk thank u. becky
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
Hello you had ankle sprain, ligament injury..
Depending on severity of the injury it can be of three degrees of ligament injury.
* Basically Rest to the ankle is required and try to place it above the level of heart as you lie down...to drain away the fluid.
*Ice packs can help to decrease swelling...daily thrice for about 20 min will help..but make sure you don't freeze your leg.
*Ibuprofen 200mg thrice a day can help to decrease pain.
*Elastic bandage covering the ankle but not too tight.
* Mild exercises after a few days of pain alleviation.
If stiffness or pain increases severely then its time to visit your doctor.
Depending on severity of the injury it can be of three degrees of ligament injury.
* Basically Rest to the ankle is required and try to place it above the level of heart as you lie down...to drain away the fluid.
*Ice packs can help to decrease swelling...daily thrice for about 20 min will help..but make sure you don't freeze your leg.
*Ibuprofen 200mg thrice a day can help to decrease pain.
*Elastic bandage covering the ankle but not too tight.
* Mild exercises after a few days of pain alleviation.
If stiffness or pain increases severely then its time to visit your doctor.
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