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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Ankles
I fell and hurt my ankle 3 weeks ago... the pain is mostly gone and as long as i keep it propped up it doesnt swell, but the longer im up walking around on my crutches (not putting any pressure on my foot) the bigger it swells... when will it stop swelling without being propped up?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
The swelling of the ankle is due to the injury and inflammation. I suggest using an anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest using cold compresses and maintaining the ankle elevated to relieve the inflammation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The swelling of the ankle is due to the injury and inflammation. I suggest using an anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest using cold compresses and maintaining the ankle elevated to relieve the inflammation.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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