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Swelling not going from ankle.

2017-09-10 07:05:49
Sir , while playing football my left leg's ankle got bend and start paining and ankle got swell . After that I took medicine for pain killer and now there is no pain but the ankle is still swelled little. It is not swelled like earlier but there is still some swelling remain. The accident took place about 20 days ago.
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It may be due to ligaments strain,? Please get ice therapy for 20 minutes thrice a day for 15 days, ultrasonic therapy. Take heel cushion during walk.. Avoid jerky movements. .
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Don't worry, it may takes times near about 3-8 months,. Please get an M. R. I done of ankle joints.
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Contact nearest physiotherapy or me. Thank you

Answered2017-09-10 07:13:43

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