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Swelling below ankle
Hi doctor greetings I accidentally slipped from the steps and my leg got twisted immediately rushed to nearby hospital and made an x-ray to check for any fractures everything was fine and it has been two days the swelling is there still now (attached image) and mild pain while walking I am on complete rest now how many days should I take rest doctor.. thanks
Hi
This seems to be ankle sprain
Which is ligament injury
Next Steps
Apply ice 5 times a day
Keep the leg over a pillow while sleeping
Apply an ankle brace or a crepe bandage
Minimum walking
Any painkiller ( emanzen D ) twice a day after food for 3 days
Health Tips
Follow up with me after 2 weeks
Will decide further course of action
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- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
- Keep a pillow under the leg.
- Avoid painful acts & activities.
- Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold.
-Do mild exercises for the affected part.- knee and legs and feet.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1tab od x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1tab OD x 10 days.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
This treatment has been suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--Wish a quick recovery & good health
For exercises you may visit my YouTube channel- Dr. N C gupta
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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