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What Is The Treatment For Ankle Swelling And Pain After Injury?

I was in a car accident 6/13 and my left leg is bruised badly. The bruising is subsiding, and there is no pain. Today I noticed by foot is swollen on the same leg. The ankle is a little uncomfortable and seems to get worse as the day goes on on the back side. I took Aleve to see if that would help. Nothing so far.
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It may be possible that you had injured any ligament in your ankle. I would like you to get an MRI scan for your ankle. this is the best test fr all those ligament injury. For the time being avoid prolong standing, any sporting activity. You can apply bandage to your ankle. Ready made ankle supports are available that can be useful. When you are sleeping than keep your leg over a pillow.
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What Is The Treatment For Ankle Swelling And Pain After Injury?

It may be possible that you had injured any ligament in your ankle. I would like you to get an MRI scan for your ankle. this is the best test fr all those ligament injury. For the time being avoid prolong standing, any sporting activity. You can apply bandage to your ankle. Ready made ankle supports are available that can be useful. When you are sleeping than keep your leg over a pillow.