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Sprained ankle so doc put it in a cast last Saturday saying ligament torn. The cast hampers my movement and my ankle does not pain but my feet and knee has started paining due to the weight of the cast. Should I remove the cast ? Will ankle braces available in market help?

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Send the X-ray film photo if no fracture only soft tissue inj yes braces appliances are advised. Consult me thru practo doctor app ... Read More

I got an ankle sprain. X ray shown no fracture. Doctor diagnosed it as midtorsal sprain in ligament. He applied a cast as shown in figure. Is this sufficient or should I get a plaster done? Also for how long cast/plaster be applied for sprain ? (Foot with socks was the one with sprain)

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Hello, I had sprain in my ankle. As swelling and pain was not getting reduced ,I had to get a fibre cast plaster as suggested by doctor.After that, I got relief and swelling and pain has been reduced to a great extent.Now that I have removed my plaster after 10 days, I observed there was a bit of swelling near my ankle,no pain.I can climb stairs bu

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Hi , it is common to have swelling after getting your cast removed . Just apply an Ankle binder and wear Good Quality sport shoes . Ice Cold fomentation with Limb elevation will reduce the swelling . ... Read More

Suffering from ankle sprain...resulting in difficulty in walking nd running...Suggest its causes and how to cure it...remedies

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In general, treatment in the first 48 to 72 hours consists of resting the ankle, icing 20 minutes every two to three hours, compressing with an ACE wrap, and elevating, which means positioning the leg ... Read More

My daughter is 6 years old. She got her ankle sprained during gymnastics training and it was swollen the next day. After an xray her doctor recommeded a cast for 3 weeks. After the cast was removed there was still a mild swell and pain. She rested 5 days and resumed training but after 3 weeks post cast it still pains and swells. Please advice.

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High grade sprains sometimes take longer to heal. She might also need protective bracing or taping for a few more weeks along with physiotherapy. See a sports medicine expert in your area ... Read More

Hi i am a 20 year old boy. And from past 2 years i have sprained my left ankle like 6 times already. All was treated in home and got recovered . Now my ankle sprained even in a simple circumstamces , i was just walking and it got sprained. I took a brief look and compared my both ankle. My left ankle was way too weak. Like if i exert a simple hand

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Hi, If you have sprained your ankle so many times then definitely the muscles and ligaments would have been laxed way too much.. u hve over used it hence u feel that ankle will sprain even after walk ... Read More

I am Ayush Tripathi a 25 year old male, i got my ankle twist sprain while walking due to which i am feeling immense pain in my right ankle. What should i do?

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Make sure it is a sprain and not a fracture . If you are sure it is only a sprain then follow the RICE therapy. R- rest I - ice C - compression ( crepe bandage ) E - Elevation with pillows ... Read More

Sprained my ankle....and there's swelling around the ankle bone....should i take an x-ray?? There's no pain but difficulty while placing it on the floor and walking ....

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Yes get an x ray done. Also consult a physiotherapist and get a proper assessment done for right diagnosis ... Read More

Hi I had sprained my ankle of my left leg.So a cast was put up by the doctor for 10 days but after removing the cast the area below and above ankle as well surrounding area of ankle has become quite stiff. There skin has turned reddish blueish and blackish. Though I can just put my weight on the ankle but still cannot walk as it pains and it quite

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Pl consult through practo paid consult ... Read More

I had an ankle sprain 3 weeks back.A cast was applied and on Monday the same was removed.I have slight swelling but the doctor said the same will subside over the next month.Right now I have to limp and can't walk properly.What sort of exercise should I do for my ankle to ensure full recovery and to restore the ankle strength?

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You need to go for a week physiotherapy sessions, kindly contact a good physiotherapist ... 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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You do not need any antibiotics. You can take painkillers if needed. Mostly topical painkillers will be enough. ... 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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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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If present, a ligament injury can heal with proper rest, bracing, and medication. However, a definitive diagnosis must be established first. A thorough clinical examination along with appropriate inve ... 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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3 weeks it take time Start treatment from orthopedic, not physician ... 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

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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Start strengthening your ankle and calf exercises ... Read More

Need Home care management for ankle Spain. Can we apply ice pack or cold compress to relieve pain and swelling

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Ice pack ... Read More

I have pain in the ankle which I sprained 1 year ago is this any thing to be concerned Does it heal it's own

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Get ankle xray ... Read More

I got a sprain and I used a bandage for 10 days now i feel ok does that healed or not I am ok to do day today activity

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Attempt movement of your ankle in all directions and walking jumping and squatting. If you do not experience pain in any of these, there is no cause for concern ... Read More

I got an ankle sprain 2 weeks ago. Had a plaster for 5 days and now on ankle support and anti inflammation tablets. I see that there is no swollen and a very little bearable pain in the ankle. All these days I was hopping around.Can I start walking gradually. How can I start to gradually increase weight on my sprained leg.

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Starting of full weight bearing requires an assessment but u can shadow walk giving only partial weight if u want plus u can do icing on the injured leg with small ankle movements throughout the day ... Read More

I have a pain in my ankle knee and thigh...doc said to wear a ankle brace i do that and the doc also gave me medication but the pain is not going what is it ?

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May be radiculopathy ... Read More

I sprained the ankle 2 months ago and used creep bandage for 2 weeks and pain and swelling has gone but my ankle got stiff while creating circles and a small pain is there any problem and how can I make sure it is healed

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Get latest mri.. it will tell healing ... Read More

What are the conformations of a ankle sprain heal I stopped wearing bandage after 15 days but my doctor told to wear for 30 days.what are the signs of healing .I cannot feel any problem only slight pain ,stifness while creating ankle circles ..

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For any ligament injury we usually ask the patient to use some form of support in the form of crepe bandage or an ankle binder for around 3 weeks This is to give some stability untill the ligament he ... Read More

What are the conformations of a ankle sprain heal I stopped wearing bandage after 15 days but my doctor told to wear for 30 days.wgat are the signs of healing

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There are no specific signs of healing in a case of Ankle sprain. Gradual decrease in swelling and pain are indirect signs. It is always better to keep your ankle protected for at least 3 weeks after ... Read More

I got ankle sprain 2 weeks ago...the ankle is still little swollen but there is no pain...i have no problem in walking...but the swollen part has redness ...why there is redness in swollen area and how will that redness go away from ankle?? i am sharing pictures please check and tell me what should i do?

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It requires rest and ice application for 1 week ... Read More

I recently got ankle sprain ... it has been 1 week i got sprain... i am applying ice pack daily nd wearing ankle brace... but there is still swelling and little pain in my ankle... should i continue taking tendocare forte tablet ?? how will the swelling reduce completely??

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Apply plaster Avoid walk Limb elevation ... Read More

22nd July, I met with an accident, since then I have consulted 3 doctors for my ATFL sprain. It was an inversion sprain as my leg was under the bike when I had fallen and it had bent due to weight. I don't have any open wounds and the bruising is gradually fading away. I have been told to use air boot which I have used since 3 weeks now. In my las

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Hi. You are in the right direction in your treatment. You can gradually resume weight bearing walking as pain tolerated. No need for physiotherapy at present. Hope you recover soon. ... Read More

Symptoms : Ankle sprain on right leg,Black patches on pain area ,leg feels heavy on walking and paining when walk.. On Saturday evening I sprained my ankle and right leg when trying to catch my daughter who was about to fall.. I felt severe pain when walking the stairs applied ice now swelling gone but pain and discomfort is still there.. took a cl

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Lateral malleolus fracture and ATFL sprain due to right ankle twisted at home on December 5, 2023. Symptoms - swelling and pain while putting weight. X-ray - December 5. Cast given. Repeated x-ray after 2 weeks i.e Dec 19. Next follow-up after 15 days. Doctor diagnosis - fracture and sprain. Adviced - immobilised leg Attached - X Ray - 5th and 19th

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1. I don't find fracture in 2 nd image. 2. If there is ANY hairline fracture,it would take 2-4 weeks to heal 3. After REMOVING THE CAST , START PHYSIOTHERAPY ANKLE RANEG OF MOVEMENTS AND START WALKI ... Read More

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