Ankle sprain

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Ankle sprain

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I was going to my Academy this morning and I was walking on road and suddenly I twisted my ankle and it is about 5 hours ago from now

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Dr. Ambareesh. P Sports Medicine Surgeon 16 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ambareesh. P

Sports Medicine Surgeon 16 yrs exp Bangalore

If there is severe swelling and difficulty in walking get an x ray as early as possible and consult an orthopedist. If there is no fracture nothing to worry. Sprained ankle should be managed conservatively with or without plaster depending on severity

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Consult an orthopedist

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Apply ice packs, analgesics, compression bandage and rest. Hot fomentation and massage is contraindicated

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