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How Can A Swollen Ankle Be Treated?
I stood up. Tonight and my ankle went from under me it felt like it snapped sideways and I hit the floor. The pain was horrendous, it swelled up straight away, when I finally was able to get up I started to shake so badly my teeth were chattering. I did go to A&E but they didn t look at it at all just sent me home said come back tomorrow. I keep shaking at different times or if I have to move abiut I start to shake is this normal. My ankle is swollen very badly.
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Fri, 9 Feb 2018
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Hi,
It could be a sprain or ligament injury.
As a first step, you can apply ice packs and take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Keep the affected foot immobilized.
If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be a sprain or ligament injury.
As a first step, you can apply ice packs and take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Keep the affected foot immobilized.
If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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