Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruising Around The Ankle After Injury

Posted on Thu, 31 Aug 2017

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Thu, 31 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a swollen and bruised ancle due to a fall. It happened Saturday and doesn't hurt to walk on. Should I use compression, or just ice and elevation?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Compression also to be applied

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HealthcareMagic.

It is advisable to put compression to the area if there is no pain since it will stabilize ligaments and tendons and prevent further injury and speed up the healing process.

Also, ice and nonsteroid painkillers(eg. Tylenol) should be continued. The leg should be elevated as much as possible if swelling persists.

These measures should be followed for around 10 days.

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (23 hours later)

I already take Diclofenac for tendonitis in my hip, should I take Tylenol in addition?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Diflofenac should be enough,and there is no need need for additional painkillers and adding Tylenol may affect liver and kidney function. wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T