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What Can I Do For Severe Lain In Ankle And Swelling?
ankle pain about 5 days ago i fell down a step amd twistes my ankle. at first i couldnt move it without beibg in horrible pain then i could move it some . i can walk on it fi e cause ita the top part of my ankle . but was very swallon. i iced it and that has gone diwn some however it hurts too much to bend down or side to side and even when im not moving it it has a horrible burnin pain and my foot is freezing. will this heal in time...do i need a doctor. .just twisted or broken? idk thank u. becky
Hello you had ankle sprain, ligament injury.. Depending on severity of the injury it can be of three degrees of ligament injury. * Basically Rest to the ankle is required and try to place it above the level of heart as you lie down...to drain away the fluid. *Ice packs can help to decrease swelling...daily thrice for about 20 min will help..but make sure you don't freeze your leg. *Ibuprofen 200mg thrice a day can help to decrease pain. *Elastic bandage covering the ankle but not too tight. * Mild exercises after a few days of pain alleviation. If stiffness or pain increases severely then its time to visit your doctor.
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What Can I Do For Severe Lain In Ankle And Swelling?
Hello you had ankle sprain, ligament injury.. Depending on severity of the injury it can be of three degrees of ligament injury. * Basically Rest to the ankle is required and try to place it above the level of heart as you lie down...to drain away the fluid. *Ice packs can help to decrease swelling...daily thrice for about 20 min will help..but make sure you don t freeze your leg. *Ibuprofen 200mg thrice a day can help to decrease pain. *Elastic bandage covering the ankle but not too tight. * Mild exercises after a few days of pain alleviation. If stiffness or pain increases severely then its time to visit your doctor.