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Ankle sprain
I got skid on steps 2 weeks back first week bandage not given only tablets and rest 2 nd week bandage was given and painkiller after 2 weeks pain got little reduced now but still there is pain at patricular point i am not able to put weight but the xray is clear there is no problem but now doctor suggested anbiotics because he thought any internal infection or bleeding . I am confused
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
-- if you feel feverish, you should start antibiotics.
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the foot.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta.) & see me and my yoga; & yoga simplified.
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--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Continue medicines and rest for 3 more weeks.
Ice compressions 3-4 times daily for pain.
Avoid painful movements and stairs climbing
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Use painkiller spray as needed
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Follow your doctor advice
Healthy diet
Avoid walk
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Usually It takes 6weeks to settle, til then avoid stairs, sports and high intense activities, continue bandage throughout the day
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Tab tendocareforte twice daily after food 1month
MRI to ruleout Ligament tear
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need to assess clinically, consult local orthopaedic Surgeon
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