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Ankle swelling
I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago and the swelling is still there. Is this normal? I can walk on it fine just not bend it sideways. Checked with doctors yesterday and there were no bone problems
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Swelling might be there up to six weeks with out any pain. Rule out any blood clots in calf
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Apply ice pack.
Avoid walk till relief.
Apply bandage
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meet physiotherapist
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Dr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Follow the treatment protocol of RICE rest the ankle keep ICe pack and apply compression bandage and elevate the ankle while sleeping
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