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Suggest Medication For Swelling And Pain In Ankle Due To An Injury

I was struck with a puck on my ankle while playing ice hockey. The puck was deflected up to left side of ankle from a short distance. Initially, I could walk with slight limp, but since then it was started swelling up and causing a lot of discomfort. I am 55, in good medical condition and weigh 235 lb and am six feet high. I sustained a sprained ankle on the same foot about 30 years ago and suffered a hairline fracture on the same foot about 25 years ago.
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

You seemed to have an ankle injury. The best thing is to rule out bony injury by taking an X-ray if it's available. I would suggest you to go slow for a few days, apply crepe bandage and take paracetamol for pain for 2 days. If the pain does not subside with this then to take X-ray. Please avoid heavy work till this time.

Wish you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Santosh S. Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Suggest Medication For Swelling And Pain In Ankle Due To An Injury

Hello, You seemed to have an ankle injury. The best thing is to rule out bony injury by taking an X-ray if it s available. I would suggest you to go slow for a few days, apply crepe bandage and take paracetamol for pain for 2 days. If the pain does not subside with this then to take X-ray. Please avoid heavy work till this time. Wish you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Santosh S. Jeevannavar, Orthopedic Surgeon