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Ankle ligament pain
I have sweling in my right ankle. 7 days ago gotmy leg imbalance... Swling remains constant. Please sugest
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Get a x-ray done to rule out bony injury.
This is a ligament sprain, which requires rigid immobilisation with a cast for 4-6 weeks.
Apply ice packs locally to reduce swelling and ecchymosis.
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Swelling is significant
Better get an xray and share it
Till then apply ice packs
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