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Ankle Sprain with swelling and no pain
I twisted my ankle while walking and not noticing the uneven floor ahead. Immediately used an ice pack, I can move my ankle. But myy ankle and foot is swollen from last 2.5 days but there is no pain.
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First use ice pack.. morning, afternoon and evening...
Second put crepe bandage...if it is very difficult to put your self...take help of any of your family member or a nurse
Third put your leg in an elevated position and avoid walking
This way you will be able to reduce the swelling...
Go for physiotherapy session for ultrasound that will be beneficial for the healing of the injury
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Apply ice pack twice a day.
Avoid long time standing.
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use crepe bandage.
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share your x-ray.
consult Doctor near by you.
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Ultrasonic therapy and ice pack and avoid long standing
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Get an x ray done to rule out any ankle fracture ,start physiotherapy asap
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Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Stretch claves
Get a custom made insole.
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With the ice pack application you need to place your ankle above to your heart level while sleeping so the flow pulls backwards to normal circulation and do ankle pumping movements.
Next Steps
do apply ice in intervals of 5 mins of ice and 1 min of gap
3 times a day
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if you find any skin colour change in ankle do visit a Near by doctor.
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Dr. Lakshmi (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
It may be strain on ankle ligaments roll crepe bandage and don't move or or stand a lot for a while.swelling will subside.
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