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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Left Foot And Painful Achilles

About a month ago I fell in house because left leg fell asleep and my ankle collapse and hit a step. I had mayor bruising but slow healing. Last night I had a normal sleep, but when I started walking, I began limping. Now my left Achilles is painful and walking with a limb.
Fri, 6 May 2016
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Hello,

I am sorry for your little accident. As far as you are able to walk on your foot and give pressure on the ankle, it is certain that your bones are fine. Otherwise even minor exertion would cause you excruciating pain.

It seems that you have sprained your muscle or tendon. I would avise you to take muscle relaxants like Dan-MR or Hifenac-MR (Paracetamol 500g + Diclofenac sodium 50 mg + Chlorzoxazone 250 mg). Do ice application and apply local diclofenac gel (Volini). Try to give rest to your foot as much as you can. The pain and disability should decrease day-by-day.

If the pain keeps increasing or does not change at all, you should visit an orthopedic surgeon and might need an xray.

I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon!

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Left Foot And Painful Achilles

Hello, I am sorry for your little accident. As far as you are able to walk on your foot and give pressure on the ankle, it is certain that your bones are fine. Otherwise even minor exertion would cause you excruciating pain. It seems that you have sprained your muscle or tendon. I would avise you to take muscle relaxants like Dan-MR or Hifenac-MR (Paracetamol 500g + Diclofenac sodium 50 mg + Chlorzoxazone 250 mg). Do ice application and apply local diclofenac gel (Volini). Try to give rest to your foot as much as you can. The pain and disability should decrease day-by-day. If the pain keeps increasing or does not change at all, you should visit an orthopedic surgeon and might need an xray. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon! Best, Dr. Viraj Shah