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Twisted ankle

2019-04-06 06:12:30
I twisted my ankle as I fell down, the area is swollen, i did use the ice pack and hot water with salt as well, is it necessary for me to go to the doctor?
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Kindly go to a orthopaedician get a x-ray done. Yo may need a plaster cast.

Answered2019-04-07 00:57:27

YESNO

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Yes meet a orthopaedician ,get an x-ray follow his advice

Answered2019-04-06 06:35:32

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If it is swollen and painful You should ideally get an Xray to see if there is any fracture or not Then decide for further treatment

Answered2019-04-06 06:15:49

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