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What Causes Severe Swelling On The Ankle After An Injury?
I sprained my ankle severly by landing on someones foot going for a rebound in basketball. Initially the swelling wasnt bad, but now after a day, the swelling has reached up into my lower calf.. is this normal in a sprain or is there a potential fracture?
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Fri, 10 Mar 2017
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Hello,
It could be a minor contusion or sprain after the injury.
As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
Elevate the affected limb and apply ice packs.
If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be a minor contusion or sprain after the injury.
As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
Elevate the affected limb and apply ice packs.
If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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