Pain in ankle

2016-10-06 09:05:20
My wife has pain in her ankle post suspected Chikungunya fever , it increases when she gets up after a small rest or lying down for a while . Her work also requires her to wear heals .Please suggest future course of action
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If heels must then do physiotherapy treatment

Answered2016-10-08 05:50:08

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Stretch Calves Get a custom made insole. Hams Stretching. Sports Taping. Hot Fomentation.

Answered2016-10-08 03:55:17

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Hello sir 1st she needs to undergo proper treatment for chikungunya becoz in this fever patient complaints of joint pain for that she can do contrast bath for 15 mins... starting with hot fermentation and ending with hot fermentation... do hot fermentation for 3 mins and cold fermentation for 1 min...for further treatment you can consult a near by physiotherapist for Ultrasound therapy and laser treatment...which will help reducing pain... Take care... get well soon Regards

Answered2016-10-07 07:30:32

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If it's chicken gonia than let her take rest along with proper medication.

Answered2016-10-07 06:03:43

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Hi First give contrast bath for 10 days. Put the feet in warm water for 3 minutes and then in cold water for 2 minutes. Post reduction in pain consult the nearby Physiotherapist for ankle musculature strengthening exercises.

Answered2016-10-07 04:06:17

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Hello sir ...give contrast therapy for 15 min.keep leg in hot water for 3min and in cold for 2min and repeat for 3time .keep leg on pillows for 15 before sleeping...thanks.further quires contact physio near to your place...

Answered2016-10-06 17:10:36

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The symptoms for chickenguniya or post viral infection continues till around 6 months. Pain follows lower extremity is most common, proper precautions should be taken in routine like avoid wearing heels till pain subsides, if there is work related issues in that case she can also take up with plateform heels Further hot and cold fomentations alternatively will give relief, along with stretching of calf and hamstring muscles, ankle pumps will prove beneficial, proper water intake recommended along with proper rest

Answered2016-11-04 09:36:37

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Chief compliant is pain after rest
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ankle movements before starting standing will help to reduce pain consult a physio doctor for proper treatment.

Answered2016-10-07 15:00:24

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