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Ankle sprain
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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Get x-ray done, X-ray scan Ankle Ap/Lat View
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Ice compression
Apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation With One Pillow While Sleeping
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No antibiotics.
Continue brace for 3 weeks
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Ice compressions
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No antibiotic
Analgesic
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Antibiotic not needed
Continue ankle brace for next 3 weeks
Analgesics SOS
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avoid weight bearing activities and sports activities for next 4 weeks
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1.use a elastic anklet in day time.
2. Elevation of foot at night.
3. Foot & ankle exercises .
4. PCM 1 tab SOS for pain.
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You do not need any antibiotics. You can take painkillers if needed. Mostly topical painkillers will be enough.
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Take an x ray of ankle if not taken already
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