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Suggest Treatment For Hot And Swollen Ankle

I had surger 7weeks ago on my ankle with a plate on the outside and two pins on the inside ankle. Six days ago I was given clearance to begin putting weight on it as I felt up to it, or it became painful or tiring. First two days didn t do much. Gradually I began doing more, but still had my scooter with me. My house has stairs and for the past three days I was able to slowly walk down and up one time a day to get to work and back. Yesterday I became very tired in the evening and noticed that my normal swelling that appears at the end of the day had not gone down by morning. I went to work yesterday, but didn t walk on it much, came home, elevated it, and iced it. Went to bed and it felt fine. Went to bed and have just woken up with a hot sensation. Got up to look and it feels hot, still swollen, and kind of red. The plate feels warm. I don t feel it as painful, but very uncomfortable. I haven t been taking my naproxen regularly, so I just took two to get it into my system and will take another in 8hours. Anything else I should do? An ice pack? So, I m searching before I call my doctor in the morning.
posted on Sat, 7 Jun 2014
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Hello

I have read your query,

As per your history there can be infection around surgical site.Or non union at fracture site.

You may need to consult your treating doctor for clinical examination and further investigation.
You may need blood investigation like CBC, ESR and PCR all non invasive.

Improve your immunity by healthy diet execises, yoga, herbs.

For early recovery drink plenty of water, eat easily digestible food, improve immunity, and take fruit juices and soups.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Hot And Swollen Ankle

Hello I have read your query, As per your history there can be infection around surgical site.Or non union at fracture site. You may need to consult your treating doctor for clinical examination and further investigation. You may need blood investigation like CBC, ESR and PCR all non invasive. Improve your immunity by healthy diet execises, yoga, herbs. For early recovery drink plenty of water, eat easily digestible food, improve immunity, and take fruit juices and soups. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.