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What Is The Treatment For A Swollen Ankle?

I had surgery about six and a half weeks ago on my ancle as I broke it in two places the cast was removed and said all was healing well its still very swollen and has developed a red blochie look to it to start off thought it might be sunburnt but not it's gone real blochie quiet concerning
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using healthcaremagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

I hope you feel better soon , in my opinion these kind of injuries involving a weight bearing joint may take sometime to be cured .anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and antiedematous drugs like alphintern tabs will be effective with your swelling with time .
Try to maintain your feet elevated , avoid vigorous movements , heavy lifting and standing for a long time , hot foments with gentle massaging by a topical gel will be helpful .
I think your red blochie is due to the casting and will fade away soon with a dry good clean skin care or dressing with ointments or creams to cure that skin irritation .
If the swelling increases or your skin dimple condition became more irritated i recommend you visit your surgeon for proper evaluation and management .

Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
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What Is The Treatment For A Swollen Ankle?

Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using healthcaremagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. I hope you feel better soon , in my opinion these kind of injuries involving a weight bearing joint may take sometime to be cured .anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and antiedematous drugs like alphintern tabs will be effective with your swelling with time . Try to maintain your feet elevated , avoid vigorous movements , heavy lifting and standing for a long time , hot foments with gentle massaging by a topical gel will be helpful . I think your red blochie is due to the casting and will fade away soon with a dry good clean skin care or dressing with ointments or creams to cure that skin irritation . If the swelling increases or your skin dimple condition became more irritated i recommend you visit your surgeon for proper evaluation and management . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.