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Suggest Treatment For Painful Ankle Fracture
I fell January 3 on some ice and broke my right ankle. My left hip is painful and walking on crutches or a walker increases the pain. I thought it might have been bruised because I landed on my left hip. I have polymyalgia and thought the pain might be from that, but it seems to be getting worse. It is painful to lay on it at night and I usually tolerate pain well. It hurts when I press on that area. Should I call the doctor and ask for an x-ray or just wait until my follow up appointment on Feb. 10th?
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Thu, 5 Feb 2015
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Thank you for the question.I would suggest check up by orthopedist and x ray of ankle.Take advil three times a day post meals and wear an anklet . avoid weight bearing till x ray is done.It can be sprain also and cast for 14 days may be needed if no fracture. defer standing for 10 days atleast. Apply voltaren gel locally twice daily
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