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Ankle Sprained
I sprained my ankle while playing cricket ( I missed the ball and the bat hit directly my foot ) . It has been two weeks now and the swelling and pain has reduced.
I don't know should I get an x-ray or give it more time to heal. I have been using volini and ice pack.
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Send photo of X-ray ankle joint needs medicines ankle brace and rest consult me thru practo doctor app
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A direct hit to the ankle without any twisting injury would be classified as blunt soft tissue injury rather than sprain. The improvement of pain and swelling is a good sign. However getting an xray done, will rule out bony injury and you can start physio to help in recovery
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Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
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You do need to get an xray
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