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Foot sprain
I was walking down the stairs and twisted my foot and sprained it.It has swollen now.Ive taken painkillers and have used a spray on the area.I am lying fown while elevating my right leg.I cant walk and im in a hostel.What bandage should I use.And can i use anything other than ice as i font have access to it.
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Kindly show me x rays of the affected foot. You're likely to have fracture of base of 5th metatarsel.
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If this is an ankle sprain, then you need to get a below knee walking cast done for 6 weeks.
You can choose a air cast instead, if you want comfort .
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Get x-rays done and share.
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