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Suggest Treatment For Severe Ankle Sprain
Hello I sprained my ankle and foot about 3-4 weeks ago (last year also sprained my ankle,foot,and tore the ligament in my big toe and it heeled within a week) anyways my foot is still hurting pretty bad.it feels like it's thumping,buring etc.and it hurts when I walk bend or even move my toes.should I get it checked out again and what could it possibly be
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Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear ,
As per your query you have severe ankle sprain . Well there can be many reasons for symptome you mention in query like ankle twist , landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting and walking , soft tissue injury like ligament tear or exercising on an uneven surface . In your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to soft tissue injury like ligament tear . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan , also chesk certain movements to rule out fracture like green stick fracture . Doctor may give plaster , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory and vitamine supplement for quick healing . For now give proper rest to foot and put it in hot water tub for 15 mins twice a day with one spoon salt in it .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have severe ankle sprain . Well there can be many reasons for symptome you mention in query like ankle twist , landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting and walking , soft tissue injury like ligament tear or exercising on an uneven surface . In your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to soft tissue injury like ligament tear . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan , also chesk certain movements to rule out fracture like green stick fracture . Doctor may give plaster , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory and vitamine supplement for quick healing . For now give proper rest to foot and put it in hot water tub for 15 mins twice a day with one spoon salt in it .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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