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

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

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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.

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It depends on the grade of sprain. Pls contact me for further details on the assessment of the grade of sprain for the correct treatment. Best wishes. ... 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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Avoid strain full activity. Apply ice packs on swelled area. Then volini gel. Tk proper rest. Keep equal balance on both legs. After relief start gradually movement. ... 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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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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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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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 am suffering with Ankle sprain, consulted many doctors but no relief. Not sure how to get rid of this... Please provide any suggestions.

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Immobilise ankle for 6 weeks if the injury is recent. If old injury(>2m), then try PRP or depoprednisolone injections. ... Read More

I've having a sprain in my right ankle while jumping from steps my ankle got twisted and it's paining in night

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Pl do following Ice Rest Bandage Elevation X ray ... Read More

Hello. I sprained my left ankle during a Basketball match, but I did not bruise up, but was swollen. After a month, the ankle still remains swollen! May I know what should I do?

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Hi... I suggest you to kindly get a x-ray done..to rule out any hairline fracture in the ankle joint... Keep icing it frequently... Keep it compressed with compression bandage... Keep it elevated... D ... Read More

I had an ankle twist in April 2026. Then I was fine. But in August I started having pain and consulted the doctor again. Started using tendocare tablets and started physiotherapy as well. But still I'm having slight swelling and pain. Now I have taken mri yesterday and attached reports here. What should I do next steps and please tell me treatment

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Conservative, non-operative management is the standard of care for this combination of injuries. ​Prophylactic Support: Continue wearing a functional lace-up brace during high-demand pivoting ... Read More

I got an ankle injury 3 weeks back while playing badminton. I was diagnosed with an acute ankle sprain and a twisting injury. They put one of those lightweight plasters (pakka). It's been 3 weeks since. I'm at a different location so I consulted a different doctor and they suggested that plaster should stay for 6 weeks in his opinion although ther

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Get evaluated and may need MRI ... Read More

Before 8 days I fell due to which my ankle got twisted, there is quite improvement but after 8 days still I was feeling pain in my uncle bone there for I got an x-ray but there is no orthopaedic doctor around my area so I need to consult to the doctor is there a minor fracture in my ankle? Or a crap bandage will work. Thank you

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as per your history you got your ankle injured but xray is of foot. if there is an ankle fracture it needs to be immobilized in plaster. also severe ankle sprain without fracture may also need plaster ... 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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Get personal consult 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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All well.. Nothing to worry ... 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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Your symptoms suggest posterior tibial tendonitis. ... 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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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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After a Grade-2 ATFL ankle sprain complicated by infection requiring incision and drainage, it is common for swelling to persist for several weeks, even after the infection has resolved. Since your CR ... 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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After a Grade-2 ATFL ankle sprain complicated by infection and incision drainage it is very common to have localized swelling just below the ankle bone even after pus has cleared and blood markers ESR ... 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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Better go for plaster slab application ... 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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Consult with previous doctor, Need Clinical evaluation ... Read More

Its been 4 weeks i got ankle sprain now i able to walk but now after long walks feeling a lil bit pain and its lil bit green color bruise do i need to use antibiotics doctor suggested antibiotic or any painkillers

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Get x-ray done, X-ray scan Ankle Ap/Lat View ... Read More

10 days back my fell and leg got strained. I could not walk with that leg after sometime and doctor took xray on ankle abd nothing in it. Told to rest for 3 days and zerodol.next day itself felt good.but after so e days I feel some nerve sensation like electric when I press my feet till fingers. Also feel some pain when walking. What could be the r

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If nothing significant in xray then it could be Ankle sprain Ankle binder for next 3weeks Avoid weight bearing activities and sports Take tab neurokind lc for 1week for ... Read More

I got skid on steps 2 weeks back first week bandage not given only tablets and rest 2 nd week bandage was given and painkiller after 2 weeks pain got little reduced now but still there is pain at patricular point i am not able to put weight but the xray is clear there is no problem but now doctor suggested anbiotics because he thought any internal

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Usually It takes 6weeks to settle, til then avoid stairs, sports and high intense activities, continue bandage throughout the day ... Read More

I had an ankle sprain around 15th March, likely in the forward direction, and I suspect it involved the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). The injury wasn’t severe, and there was no major swelling, but now — even after more than 4 months — I still experience mild, dull pain occasionally, mostly in the early morning hours, or du

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Partial tear can heal with rest and treatment. for this proper followup and eventually exercises are necessary. Pain will go away if its healed properly or its gonna come back eventually. ... Read More

Hi, I just wanted to show x ray for surety that my doctor said my feet has a ligament tear ankle sprain grade 3. This is my xray.

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Get a MRI ankle for confirming diagnosis, and can proceed with surgery if needed ... Read More

Hi, I am suffering from side ankle sprain on left foot inside just below the ankle. Its been 2 weeks. Swelling is reduced but pain is till there. I am able to walk with pain. However, no fracture is been detected by physician. I want to how to heal from this pain completely and how much time it takes. I am currently applying ice , moov spray and ta

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as long u don't take proper rest. it will take more time. otherwise with rest it settles in 2-4 wks ... Read More

I have suffered an ankle sprain (twist) on 7th Feb'25 while playing cricket. It's been 9 weeks but still I am feeling pain. I have done my MRI CT scan (attached) please help me what should I do for speedy recovery. Also how long will it take to walk. I am not able to put weight at all. Below is MRI report - Anterior talofibular ligament appears sl

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Need examination ... Read More

Hi, my ankle twisted while playing doctor's are saying it's chip fracture of lateral malleolus it pains alot while I walk and it's little bit swelled please comment is it chip fracture or sprain only? Xray attached

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Need evaluation.. X ray image isn't clear.. It could be ligament avaulsion fracture ( chip fracture) or accessory os subfibulare bone which could be normal.. For now apply a below knee plaster and get ... Read More

I have sprained my ankle months ago about 11 months and now I have slight pain in the ankle sometimes rarely what is this

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Show exact area of pain ... Read More

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