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What Is The Solution For Pain, Swelling In Ankle After Walking?

A few weeks ago I was walking and felt a sharp pain behind my ankle could not even step on it. Put ice on it it stayed partially swollen but only sore to touch . Kept eye on it and it seemed to be getting better until the last two days when I did a lot of walking and it swelled right up.
What should I do
posted on Fri, 23 Aug 2013
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history pattern there can be persistent tear if ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.

I will advise to repeat MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Is The Solution For Pain, Swelling In Ankle After Walking?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history pattern there can be persistent tear if ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise to repeat MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.