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What Causes Swelling Of Ankle With Soreness?

I sprained my ankle a week ago. I got put in a cast but that got taken off today. Its still swollen and very sore have pain in the bottom of my ankle and numness in parts down by my toes. Also experiencing alot of cramp like feelings in my calf. Is this normal?
posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your such symptoms after sprain are normal. Treatment of sprain is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can elevation and active toe movements done to reduce swelling. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Swelling Of Ankle With Soreness?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Your such symptoms after sprain are normal. Treatment of sprain is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. You can elevation and active toe movements done to reduce swelling. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.