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Sprain in ankle

2018-04-16 15:36:09
I had sprain in ankle two weeks ago. X ray didn't reveal anything. I still feel pain in walking and it is more than 15 days now. Should i apply ice pack or heat to relieve pain ? Any other advise.
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Go for rigid immobilisarion with a plaster for 4 weeks. Neglecting now will make you repent later.
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Do not walk on injured ankle.

Answered2018-04-17 03:48:44

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