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Ankle sprain pain
I suffered ankle sprain injury one week ago while playing badminton, the major pain has gone but minor pains while running or jumping is still there in particular areas. Please help to counter the pain
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Ankle sprains takes 2-3 weeks to heal
You should avoid running and jumping activities for next 2 weeks
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Ankle binder should be worn at all times
local ice packs can be applied
Tab nucoxia MR twice a day
Tab pantop 40mg once a day
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If there is no boney injury, then use a elastic anklet for 3-4 wk.
Avoid walking on uneven surfaces.
Avoid painful acts.
Do foot & ankle exercises.
You may visit my YouTube channel 'drncgupta' and see 'me and my yoga'. First few exercises are for foot and ankles only.
Kindly subscribe to the channel for continuous guidance.
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Ankle sprain has to be graded clinically by examining your ankle..The treatment depends on the severity of your sprain..Pain is an indication of instability..
Kindly get yourself examined clinically by an orthopedic surgeon for further management..
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Ice sponging/ get an X-ray done , show an orthopaedic surgeon.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Avoid stree to ankle for other 2 weeks also.
Do ice application and crep bandage application..
It will heal in next 2 weeks.
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