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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

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

My meniscus was repair on 26 august 2025 , after 1.5 months when I walk my ankle and heel pain is starting when I wake up at morning . Give me solution of this problem

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you have to keep yours leg elevated using pillow and keep icing over pain area twice for 10- 15 mins per day. Do static quads,Straight leg raise,Ankle pump,heel slide,hamstring curls,mini squats,Calf ...  Read More

I get itching especially near ankles and head periodically every month or so for 3-4 days. I apply lot of moisturiser and oil but relief is temporary. Please advise. Can this be related to digestive problems?

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Digestive problems will not cause itching Pictures will be required Proper history and evaluation needed ...  Read More

I have swelling in both ankles. Usually come when I walk and my kidney reports are all okay. What could be the issue and which type of doctor should I go. My earlier doctor told me this is due to vitamin d deficiency I am taking meds from 3 months still it pains a lot when I walk and it get swollen up .

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Get the following tests done- Thyroid profile LFT S.albumim ...  Read More

HI Doc. In 14/09/2025. I fell from bike and had ankel injury on next day i.e. 15/9/25 i went to dr. as there was lot of swelling n mid pain that area. So, dr. Did X ray and told i have suffered avulsion injury left ankle at level of lateral malleolus. Xray Attached. Currently on Plaster Fiber glass. For how long i have to be on Cast. Post Cast rem

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U need to be on plaster cast for 4 weeks Post removal u can walk but avoid running jumping and sports activities for 3 months! ...  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

My left leg ankle is paining mild plz give me some thing to relief?when m googling every symptom of left leg ankle so they are showing all bad symptoms because of that m going in depression I can't come with that plz suggest me some good medicine to relief

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Ankle pain can be due to various reasons. More history needed. For pain relief use diclogel. ...  Read More

From yesterday morning, I woke up with pain in the area of ankle. There was no injury nothing, happened suddenly.Till now I am having pain, i applied an ice bag 3 times yesterday. In the evening yesterday pain was reduced, it started again this morning. What is the problem? What should I do?

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Consult ...  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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My husband is foody. Non alcoholic (not even occasionally), completely non- smoker. Recently he had a sprained ankle after a false stepping (he thought so) but doctor(ortho) suspected it as gout & his uric acid level tested & it came 8.84 and creatinine 0.77 He has prescribed meds for 2 months now & dietary restrictions. Is gout curabl

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I have small mole type spot on ankle top. I attached the picture. It looks like increasing slowly. If anybody can help it will be very good.

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Difficult to comment exactly what it is through a photo A proper assessment will be needed Also further information needed Connect directly for a one to one consultation ...  Read More

Need Guidance 🙏. My mom has been facing some worrying symptoms: Shortness of breath Episodes where her heart starts racing suddenly Recently, swelling in her ankles I’m really concerned. Could you please advise what this might indicate.

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This looks like she has Heart failure. Please consult ...  Read More

Hello , I need your guidance 🙏. My mom has been facing some worrying symptoms: Shortness of breath (on and off) Episodes where her heart starts racing suddenly Recently, swelling in her ankles I’m really concerned. Could you please advise what this might indicate? #HeartHealth #Cardiology

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Please consult a cardiologist. She needs to undergo ECG, ECHO , Renal function test etc. This might indicate heart failure ...  Read More

During playing volleyball,my ankle bend due to my friend leg land on my ankle during jump. There is no fracture,I have done x ray. There is 3 months passed ,but some swelling is around ankle but no pain during walk ,but not able to running and jumping

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There could have been ankle sprain. Was the limb immbolised in some plaster? As of now You can do an MrI ankle to rule out sprain if swelling still persists... ...  Read More

Left leg swollen since 5-6 years, all test recommended by different doctors are normal. Consulted different doctors but pain and swelling is getting more and more day by day. According to consult with last Doctor its tendonitis Basically an injury at Bone with muscle joint. He tried different therapy and treatment but no relief. Now from ankle so

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Need few more details Kindly connect. ...  Read More

3 days back i got my ankle twisted then there is swelling i got it crepe bandaged walking feeling pain so i have painkiller now my ankle is blue

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ICE PACKS , Use ankle binder , send Xray Ankle Ap/ LATERAL ...  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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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

I am not able to rotate ankle due to fracture 5 years back. Too much of pain after excessive walking.

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Get mri ankle ...  Read More

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