Sprained Ankles- 3438 Questions Answered

Should i massage my ankle after an ankle sprain? if not what should i do beside icing it?

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Dr. Amisha MirchandaniHomoeopath | Thane

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for ankle sprain to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Ple ... Read More

I had a sprain in my ankle Please suggest whether I should visit an orthopedist or a physiotherapist.

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Ms. Harshida Pai (PT)Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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Sir, Your could definitely visit a physiotherapist for long term pain management and prevention. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I have sprained my ankle and it has swollen up.. can you please suggest any remedy for the same.

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Dr. Sanjay SinghOrthopedist | Mumbai

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Please visit an Orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation as depending upon grade of injury the treatment differs till den u can apply ice elevate the ankle to reduce swelling nd use an ankle binder to avoi ... Read More

Hello Doc, I have 2 sprained ankles . I had sprained one of my ankles almost 40 days from now and the other one has been almost 3 months. I still have swelling in both of my ankles. I play basketball and I want to return to basketball as soon as possible.

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Dr. Harisha N LGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hi..Generally athletes get ligament tear, in common words sprain due to excessive rotational force which will cause pain if not healed properly...generally it takes 6-8 weeks time to heal but if you r ... Read More

I have a minor sprain in my ankle.Is it better to wear sports shoes or sandals if we have sprained ankle?

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Dr. Dewangan SunilJoint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

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Sports shoes better ... Read More

I have a sprained ankles 3yrs from now and still causing pain until now can anyone guide me what to do for this case?

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Dr. Bharath Raj .ROrthopedist | Bangalore

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If you have not immobilized it in the first day for the pain and swelling to settle down you will have pain and instability..you need to exercise it for that only then will it help.. ... Read More

I sprained my ankle almost 2 weeks ago and the ankle is still swollen. I can walk fine except in some occasions large amount of pain will come. I have sprained my ankle before (MANY) times and it has never been like this. I don't know what to do

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Dr. Chetan OswalSports Medicine Specialist | Pune

Repeated ankle sprain can be due to injury to ATFL ligamant. Need to get MRI of ankle to assess its status. It's treatment depends on the extent of the tear n the amount of instability you have durin ... Read More

I sprained my ankle almost a year ago and it is still swollen and is sore from time to time should I go see someone about it

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Dr. Dewangan SunilJoint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

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I got sprain in my ankle and it has swollen. Its paining a lot. What to do please help i have applied ice. please help

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Dr. Avneet Singh ShishodiaOrthopedist | Ghaziabad

Hi, apply ice and crepe bandage, keep limb elevated, get a xray done to rule out any fracture. Take painkiller on sos basis. Visit an Orthopaedician if pain or swelling worsens. Take care ... Read More

Can u tell me some exercises and any further tips for speedy recovery of my ankle sprain

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Mr. Mehtab Beg (PT)Physiotherapist | Lucknow

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Do contrast bath (dip your ankle one minute in cold water and 1 minute hot water for 10 times twice a day). Stretching and strengthening exercises of ankle. Or visit nearest physiotherapy centre for w ... Read More

Past 4 Days, I'm feeling a pain on my left ankle. Slight swelling present and even at rest pain is present The pain feels like a firecracker bursting and radiating the pain towards the toes and then my left knee ( has h/o grade 2 meniscus tear and acl sprain - recovery 95% ) The pain gradually had increased At rest or on any slightest touch at si

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Dr. Naveen KumarOrthopedic surgeon | Rewa

kindly get an xray of your ankle. also describe the type of injury which results into meniscus tear and ACL sprain. ... Read More

I m feeling pain in one ankle , that is right ankle and also feel pain in knees from last 1 month. What can be the cause of that. I am felling difficulty as not able to do exercises.

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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“X-ray of the left ankle shows evidence of an avulsion fracture along the superior surface of the talus (as indicated by the arrow).” is there any issue please suggest

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Pain in ankle for the last 6 months. Unable to run or walk. Pain in knees as well. Can't stand for longer time.

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Dr. Rahul Kumar PandeyOrthopedic surgeon | Lucknow

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This may be due to ligament or tendon issues or vit.D deficiency. ... Read More

The right ankle has been twisting suddenly with severe pain. The pain is radiating to whole lower limb. Took the painkillers but it doesn't work. How to stop these involuntary ankle twisting ?

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Dr. Vijay Kumar MeenaOrthopedic surgeon | New Delhi

X ray of ankle Ap/lateral ... Read More

I got an ankle twist while i was playing, I'm getting pain and swelling, but I'm the X ray no fracture identified. My doctor suggested to use chymoral forte for 5 days, but i have improper functioning of the kidneys, i found that my creatinine levels are near 3. Can I use chymoral forte tablet for ankle swelling and pain

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Dr. Suresh KumarOrthopedist | Sikar

Yes you can It just enzymes combination ... Read More

From past 5 days i had pain near ankle and toes.. now it's little swollen and tender to touch.. i did not sprain or get injury.. it started with mild pain near ankle and toes.. now it's little swollen and tender to touch from ankle till shrin only in the left leg. please suggest any tests to be done and which specialist has to be consulted for this

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Dr. SomshekharOrthopedic surgeon | Tumkur

Consult ortho for proper evaluation ... Read More

I have pain in old sprain I sprained my ankle a year ago and I used creep bandage for 15 days as doctor said and after that I go to gym and all and trecking not a big pain is it any problem

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Dr. Rahul GoyalOrthopedist | New Delhi

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Nothing to worry about. You may have intermittent mild pain and swelling for sometime. ... Read More

I twisted my ankle in the May 2025, there is still some swelling and I feel pain during movement and rotation

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Dr. Arun SOrthopedist | Salem

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U can apply ice or hot packs Whichever is better to u Limb elevation Apply crepe bandage Restrict weight bearing ... Read More

Today in morning i got slipped through one side was wearing a sandel ...but it got turned into swelling n pain , i have suffering in ankle ,little walk possible h ,but puri trh se energy ni lga pari hun ...pls suggest ye sprain hai ki kya hai theek kaise hoga ...

Asked for Female, 28 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Ice application Avoid walk Limb elevation Medicine ... Read More

I've been having acute pain below my ankle bone and above the arch of my foot. It is most acute when I wake up in the morning and gets better within 3 hrs of waking & is almost gone during the day. Walking in the morning is painful. On pressing the area below the ankle I can feel pain, but there is no inflammation or swelling. There is no pain

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Planter fascitis ... Read More

I had an accident six months ago in August 2025. Doctor put plaster around 30 days.Later on ,In the month of November found Pus ,dr. done I & D.Now my concern is that swelling not gone after six months.Two days ago I done MRI.After MRI I feel pain.befofe that there is no pain.I also attached MRI report for reference. Please suggest what is best

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Complete rest for 3 week Limb elevation Medicine Definately it will work ... Read More

I had an accident in August .In result I had an ankle sprain of grade 2 with injury below the ankle bone.On the pus is found in that.Pus is removed by Incision and drainage method.Now 40 the day is going of I & D. CRP & ESR is normal Now my concern is that swelling is not gone.What Should I do in that case. How swelling is gone.

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Tablet chymoral forte tds Tablet Dolonex dt bd ... Read More

I had an ankle sprain in Aug with injury just below the ankle bone .Plaster for one month. In the Nov, Pus is found in that.Doctor done Incision & drainage.Now there is no sign of pus and ESR and CRP is normal. What is issue of swelling only in the below of ankle bone.rest swelling of the foot is gone. What should I do .Please Suggest.

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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My recent MRI report says that i suffer from Acl sprain. My job involves me to stand and climb stairs a lot. How do I deal with this? Is there a possibility of my ACL sprain to turn into a tear?

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Ms. Vanathy N (PT)Physiotherapist | Chennai

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You should consult a a Senior Physiotherapist for treatment, which is strengthening your knee. You should follow those exercises regularly for 120 days. If you get pain in those exercises you should ... Read More

In the recent MRI report, I have been diagnosed with ACL sprain and Grade II signal at post horn medial meniscus. . My job demands me to stand and climb stairs a lot.What precaution should I be taking to heal soon?

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Dr. Vinay Reddy SOrthopedic surgeon | Bangalore

Start doing active Quadriceps strengthening exercises and Hamstring curls . Avoid recreational activities like sports ... ... Read More

My ankle is twisted and I have swelling and pain I have uploaded my xray please tell me what to do please tell me

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Dr. Suryawanshi RavikumarGeneral Physician | Bidar

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Consult me for further advice ... Read More

My ankle got sprained in a minor accident and not able to walk my nerves are stretching. Got an x ray but nothing came out. Can you suggest

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Dr. Vilas P ChavanOrthopedic surgeon | Pune

Ice Compression Apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation With One Pillow While Sleeping ... Read More

I had an accident, ankle sprain grade 3 during that, done plaster for 45 days, all are normal with 70 days.But after 70 days swelling not gone.I take antibiotic for that but last month pus found in that Doctor done I & D.I & D done on 18 Nov .almost 18 days.wound not fully heal till now.what should I do yesterday I walk 4 km .and yesterday

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Crp, esr, cbc ... Read More

I have swelling in both ankles. Usually come when I walk and my kidney reports are all okay. What could be the issue and which type of doctor should I go. My earlier doctor told me this is due to vitamin d deficiency I am taking meds from 3 months still it pains a lot when I walk and it get swollen up .

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Dr. Humera HeraGeneral Physician | Ranchi

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Get the following tests done- Thyroid profile LFT S.albumim ... Read More

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Should i massage my ankle after an ankle sprain? if not what should i do beside icing it?

I had a sprain in my ankle Please suggest whether I should visit an orthopedist or a physiotherapist.

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Hi Doctor, I have sprained my ankle and it has swollen up.. can you please suggest any remedy for the same.

Hello Doc, I have 2 sprained ankles . I had sprained one of my ankles almost 40 days from now and the other one has been almost 3 months. I still have swelling in both of my ankles. I play basketball and I want to return to basketball as soon as possible.

I have a minor sprain in my ankle.Is it better to wear sports shoes or sandals if we have sprained ankle?

I have a sprained ankles 3yrs from now and still causing pain until now can anyone guide me what to do for this case?

I sprained my ankle almost 2 weeks ago and the ankle is still swollen. I can walk fine except in some occasions large amount of pain will come. I have sprained my ankle before (MANY) times and it has never been like this. I don't know what to do

I sprained my ankle almost a year ago and it is still swollen and is sore from time to time should I go see someone about it

I got sprain in my ankle and it has swollen. Its paining a lot. What to do please help i have applied ice. please help

Can u tell me some exercises and any further tips for speedy recovery of my ankle sprain

I m feeling pain in one ankle , that is right ankle and also feel pain in knees from last 1 month. What can be the cause of that. I am felling difficulty as not able to do exercises.

“X-ray of the left ankle shows evidence of an avulsion fracture along the superior surface of the talus (as indicated by the arrow).” is there any issue please suggest

Pain in ankle for the last 6 months. Unable to run or walk. Pain in knees as well. Can't stand for longer time.

The right ankle has been twisting suddenly with severe pain. The pain is radiating to whole lower limb. Took the painkillers but it doesn't work. How to stop these involuntary ankle twisting ?

I have pain in old sprain I sprained my ankle a year ago and I used creep bandage for 15 days as doctor said and after that I go to gym and all and trecking not a big pain is it any problem

I twisted my ankle in the May 2025, there is still some swelling and I feel pain during movement and rotation

Today in morning i got slipped through one side was wearing a sandel ...but it got turned into swelling n pain , i have suffering in ankle ,little walk possible h ,but puri trh se energy ni lga pari hun ...pls suggest ye sprain hai ki kya hai theek kaise hoga ...

My recent MRI report says that i suffer from Acl sprain. My job involves me to stand and climb stairs a lot. How do I deal with this? Is there a possibility of my ACL sprain to turn into a tear?

In the recent MRI report, I have been diagnosed with ACL sprain and Grade II signal at post horn medial meniscus. . My job demands me to stand and climb stairs a lot.What precaution should I be taking to heal soon?

My ankle is twisted and I have swelling and pain I have uploaded my xray please tell me what to do please tell me

My ankle got sprained in a minor accident and not able to walk my nerves are stretching. Got an x ray but nothing came out. Can you suggest

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