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I Got A My Ankle Sprained.Its Not Really Serious.No Swelling

Posted on Wed, 31 Aug 2022

Question: I got a my ankle sprained.Its not really serious.No swelling and severe pain..Only when I walk i feel a little pain, Is there any medicine or ointment for this

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would suggest ankle brace

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

If there is ankle sprain then I would suggest an ankle brace atleast for few days. This will help in faster and better recovery as it restricts foot movement.

Otherwise there are many ointments/sprays like volini spray can be used for temporary relief of pain.
Pain killers like ibuprofen 200 mg twice a day to be used only if pain is bad.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (19 hours later)

Thanks a lot

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (0 minute later)

One more question Should I use ice or heat for my sprained ankle?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
None is needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for following up

Since there is less swelling or pain, neither heat nor cold is recommended. Cold is recommended to decrease swelling size which is not a problem in your case. Resting the foot would be enough.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 minute later)

Alright thank you so much Doctor

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for consulting me online

Take care

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar