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Ankle pain and swelling

2023-03-04 14:38:20
Pain and swelling in right ankle, after a trip while getting off the car. Sharp pain while walking and climbing stairs.
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Visit your ortho doc. Needs examination of that swelling. Dont neglect. Apply icepacks for now.

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Kindly go to a hospital and get a xray of your foot/ankle.

Answered2023-03-04 21:45:42

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Get X-ray done Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

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If you get sharp pain while walking after an ankle sprain , its better that you do not walk on affected side..It would cause more damage to your ankle..
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Avoid walking on affected side, Crepe bandage application, ice fomentation
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Consultation with Orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination.

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Ice application Crep bandage application Limb elevation Pain medicine Precautions for 7 days

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