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My ankle have been broken and I have put plaster on , it’s been only 10days, what if I remove the plaster ? Doctor suggested for 1 month , what is the consequences?

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Take vitamin d suplement ...  Read More

Only my leg ankle is broken and the plaster is covering till my knee, can I cut the plaster till ankle is it necessary to leave it big

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You should not cut your plaster. It should be till knee. If you cut it till ankle it becomes useless ...  Read More

Ankle got broken in an accident, attaching xray below. No pain in movement only when touched. Joint can be moved.

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Please attach pre op x ray and full length x ray. How many days has it been since the surgery?? ...  Read More

I have got injurey in my right ankle but now the injury is ok but i am facing problem in walking ...The ligaments of the right ankle are broken please suggest what to do

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Consult an orthopaedician.you need detailed examination ...  Read More

Ankle got broken but my plaster is not placed correctly is it good to replaster it. Please suggest me

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do the x-ray before applying fresh plaster again ...  Read More

Sir had cracked my ankle, I had cut his plaster, after 22 days, after getting a hot band on it, it was swelling. Can I use the Ankle Brace ...

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3 weeks is too less a time for any fracture to heal. Plasters for a fracture are put for a minimum of 6-8 weeks before the fracture becomes stable. U can use an air cast or boot if the fracture is und ...  Read More

Can i start taking right after my ankle is broken and pluster done. Or any time limit like after 21 days i should start calcium.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You can start taking calcium supplements no problems in that. You will have to take rest for a few days. Don't put any stress over that ankle. Consult a ...  Read More

I broke my ankle 11 days ago and have been put in a walking boot I can walk on it just fine but I have some pretty good bruises and part of my ankle is swollen. I was wondering what I can do it make this go away and if it is normal to have bruises and swelling for this long.

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Having bruises is normal, it indicates internal bleeding . Swelling takes around 2-3 weeks to go away... Keep affected leg elevated. ...  Read More

The doctor says the fibola or bone to the ankle from shin is broken and suggested a surgery Does it heal if we don't go for a surgery Or a surgery is necessary.

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Go for Surgery for better outcome ...  Read More

I have a problem in my right ankle which faced a old comminuted fracture lateral malleolus with few foci of bone marrow edema and also getting a problem in ligaments so how should i free from this prblm . I faced this fracture from last 3 yrs

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You need further evaluation consult orthopaedic doctor ...  Read More

There is a swelling in left ankle and foot that is started due to two wheeler accident occurred last Saturday morning.

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Could be soft tissue injury or bony injury, you should consult orthopaedic surgeon near by and get xray done ...  Read More

I twisted my ankle in the May 2025, there is still some swelling and I feel pain during movement and rotation

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U can apply ice or hot packs Whichever is better to u Limb elevation Apply crepe bandage Restrict weight bearing ...  Read More

Today in morning i got slipped through one side was wearing a sandel ...but it got turned into swelling n pain , i have suffering in ankle ,little walk possible h ,but puri trh se energy ni lga pari hun ...pls suggest ye sprain hai ki kya hai theek kaise hoga ...

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Ice application Avoid walk Limb elevation Medicine ...  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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Planter fascitis ...  Read More

Ankle pain & swelling in foot. Doctor took X ray & prescribed medicines, but no relief! Please check X ray & let me know the problem & treatment!

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Ligament injury can be there Need plaster application and rest ...  Read More

My ankle twisted walking on the road in Mid of november. I thought its normal and ignored. After 10 days got xray and doctor said ligament tear. I took pain killers n inflammation tablets. Went to a hakkim and got it taped. Rested. It improved but then as i walked pain increased. Then got physio done ultrasound and current one. Did hot water and sa

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Inflammatory changes there Avoid walk Ice application Limb election Medicine for 3 week ...  Read More

Having pain in ankle there is no swelling only pain while walking , taking zerodol and guaneron for this but this is not beneficial try hot water sikai too nothing work pain as it is what to do

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Get xray of foot ...  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 got pop plaster on my ankle for a hairline fracture and I feel like it's half inch loose inside. How should the cast feel loose or tight?

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If swelling reduces, than plaster will be loose ...  Read More

I twisted my ankle and visited a doctor, he mentioned it's undisplaced hairline fracture and asked to wear ankle binder and rest for 3 to 4 weeks but when I visited another doctor in my native he was telling bone is displaced and required operation so can you please confirm us whether it's really required operation or with cast and rest will heal ?

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No operation Only rest and plaster ...  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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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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I have had ankle edema for the past few weeks I have gone through the lab test in July where CK was mildly elevated. S/S Abnormalities of breathing while walking Lethargic Sometimes I feel numbness in my upper left extremity A few days ago my bp was 140/90 in the after taking a rest with a severe headache on the same morning that happened sudd

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Hi, I recently had a Bimalleolar fracture left ankle for which surgery was done with Plate and screws. I was prescribed Teriparatide injection 20mcg daily for 3 months. I was told it is prescribed mostly for accelerated bone healing in fracture cases. Is it safe to take this medicine considering my age? Is there any long term side effect? Should I

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Not really required at 32 year age ...  Read More

My ankle is twisted and I have swelling and pain I have uploaded my xray please tell me what to do please tell me

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Consult me for further advice ...  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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Ice Compression Apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation With One Pillow While Sleeping ...  Read More

Seeing red small spots and then it is getting converted to brown spots on his ankle and feet after few days. Some days having tingling and numbness in feet and sometimes having burning sensation too. Please advise what it is and how to clear it permanently.

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Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ...  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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Crp, esr, cbc ...  Read More

I have a small patch on my ankle present for a few months. It does not itch, does not hurt, and hasn’t grown significantly. The skin looks darker than the surrounding area with a few tiny dark dots/marks inside it (almost like healed spots or old insect bites). The area feels slightly dry and discoloured, but there is no bleeding, crusting, pain, o

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Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ...  Read More

I I have had a small swelling, like a spot, on my ankle for the past two months. The swelling reduces after I wake up. Could this be related to my kidneys?”.

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Swelling has many causes one is increased salt intake,heart related issues (associated with breathing difficulty and disturbed sleep ), hypothyroidism and kidney disorder (associated with swelling of ...  Read More

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