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Ankle sprain
Still swelling on my ankle this is like the 8th day..is it common to have swelling after so many days..or I need to see a dr. Soon
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Any ankle injury should be seen by an orthopedic surgeon. It could be a fracture or ligament injury.
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Please visit an orthopedic surgeon
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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, --. 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 YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'. https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw --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)
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How did the swelling started. Was there any injury or jerk. Is it painful as well
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You should go for X ray of Ankle joint to rule out any bony injury.. You may apply crepe bandage for compression and support.  Take analgesic tablet in case of pain..
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Keep the limb elevated over pillow. Active toe movements should be done.. Ice fomentation can also be done.
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