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Ankle Bone Severe Swelling

2025-02-07 02:35:30
I was Playing professional red leather Cricket but unfortunately While Fielding on my bowling the ball Hit my Left ankle Bone and the area right above ankle bone, It's been 7 days since then. but now when I'm walking there is unbearable pain like a Sprain, unable to put my whole Foot on the floor only the edge of me foot that too is very painful, There is severe Swelling and so many Red clotting spots and some yellow area above ankle bone. please suggest what to do
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Ice fomentation apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation with one Pillow while Sleeping
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Do Xray

Answered2025-02-10 02:51:30

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Ankle sprain
Next Steps
X-RAY ANKLE AP/LATERAL/MORTISE VIEWS
Health Tips
• Limb elevation, Active/Passive finger/Toe movements. • Crepe Bandage-To be applied by a medical doctor. • Intermittent ice pack application. • Rest/Non-weight-bearing mobilization till further advice. • Watch for increased Swelling/Excessive pain/Toe or Finger discoloration/Fever. If present, visit the nearest hospital immediately. • In case of allergic reactions to medicine, Immediately stop all medications and visit the nearest hospital. • Routine follow-up after investigations.   

Answered2025-02-08 14:44:09

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It could be injury to bone(fracture )or ligament.
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you need to get x ray done x ray ankle (AP/lateral)
Health Tips
iceing rest limb elevation with pillow analgesics for pain

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Get mri ankle

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Get xray left ankle ap and lateral view
Next Steps
Rest Ice pack fomentation Limb elevation over 2 pillows Anti-inflammatories
Health Tips
Do not put weight over left leg until xray is reviewed

Answered2025-02-08 12:42:20

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