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Grade 1 sprained ankle recovery time

Got my ankle sprained 3 weeks back and on consultation, got to know it's a Grade 3 injury. Suddenly my pain increased over the last 2-3 days. I have ankle braces which are elastic(brand is Tynor). Please assist on the recovery time and suggestions for a quicker recovery.

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Braces does not help in grade 3 sprain .should get evaluated clinically and treatment accordingly. ...  Read More

Myself, 22 year old boy, want to know can a neck sprain get fine in 1 day? How much is neck sprains recovery time? This is for me since 2 hours I am unable to move my neck. Looking up is so difficult and if I try to turn right and left it pains more. Please help me soon.

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Yes in 2-3 days spasm can resolve . require medications after examination of neck and neurology ...  Read More

I was suffering from ACL sprain grade 1 .Now it's six week , is it advisable to return to sports activity or how much time should I wait before returning to sports ??

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6 weeks is a good enough time for ligament healing. Return to sports gradually over a month. ...  Read More

Hi, I just wanted to show x ray for surety that my doctor said my feet has a ligament tear ankle sprain grade 3. This is my xray.

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Get a MRI ankle for confirming diagnosis, and can proceed with surgery if needed ...  Read More

Suffering from ACL sprain grade 1 ie ligaments are stretched.Will simple physiotherapy exercises like quadriceps strengthening exercises and leg rotation tear the ACL sprain or will such exercises be beneficial ?? Should I do these exercises while suffering from ACL sprain or not ??

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ACL sprain will heal gradually, what you need is not stressing by sport or running.No problem with physio and walking. But do not over do anything ...  Read More

How many days is require for acl grade 1 sprain to heal .. As of now I don't go out for walks or any outdoor activities ..I just make food for around 45 mins and do basic house chores like serving food which I do wearing the knee brace Rest of the time I take rest..but can't see much improvement it is being 10 days already Do i need complete bed re

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It takes almost 2-3. Weeks ...  Read More

I have a grade 3 ankle sprain, it's been 15 days since I sprained my ankle and I got a plaster 10 days back. I have given ample rest and has not mobilised my feet much. The pain has almost gone, just wanted to ask for how long do I need this plaster and when do I expect a full recovery.

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• Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated ...  Read More

I had an accident in August .In result I had an ankle sprain of grade 2 with injury below the ankle bone.On the pus is found in that.Pus is removed by Incision and drainage method.Now 40 the day is going of I & D. CRP & ESR is normal Now my concern is that swelling is not gone.What Should I do in that case. How swelling is gone.

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Tablet chymoral forte tds Tablet Dolonex dt bd ...  Read More

Can u tell me some exercises and any further tips for speedy recovery of my ankle sprain

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Do contrast bath (dip your ankle one minute in cold water and 1 minute hot water for 10 times twice a day). Stretching and strengthening exercises of ankle. Or visit nearest physiotherapy centre for w ...  Read More

Hello doctors, My MRI report shows a grade 1 ACL sprain and a horizontal tear in the medial meniscus in the posterior horn. I have been doing physiotherapy exercises for hamstrings and quadriceps since 1 and a half month and feel better now while walking and straightening the leg. Will this heal if I continue to do these exercises? How long should

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Avoid strain full activity. Gradually running is best after healed your strength. Continue your exercise ...  Read More

I have pain in old sprain I sprained my ankle a year ago and I used creep bandage for 15 days as doctor said and after that I go to gym and all and trecking not a big pain is it any problem

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Nothing to worry about. You may have intermittent mild pain and swelling for sometime. ...  Read More

I had an ankle sprain in Aug with injury just below the ankle bone .Plaster for one month. In the Nov, Pus is found in that.Doctor done Incision & drainage.Now there is no sign of pus and ESR and CRP is normal. What is issue of swelling only in the below of ankle bone.rest swelling of the foot is gone. What should I do .Please Suggest.

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Replied ...  Read More

My ankle got sprained in a minor accident and not able to walk my nerves are stretching. Got an x ray but nothing came out. Can you suggest

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Ice Compression Apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation With One Pillow While Sleeping ...  Read More

Its been 4 weeks i got ankle sprain now i able to walk but now after long walks feeling a lil bit pain and its lil bit green color bruise do i need to use antibiotics doctor suggested antibiotic or any painkillers

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You do not need any antibiotics. You can take painkillers if needed. Mostly topical painkillers will be enough. ...  Read More

I had an ankle sprain around 15th March, likely in the forward direction, and I suspect it involved the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). The injury wasn’t severe, and there was no major swelling, but now — even after more than 4 months — I still experience mild, dull pain occasionally, mostly in the early morning hours, or du

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If present, a ligament injury can heal with proper rest, bracing, and medication. However, a definitive diagnosis must be established first. A thorough clinical examination along with appropriate inve ...  Read More

Hi, I am suffering from side ankle sprain on left foot inside just below the ankle. Its been 2 weeks. Swelling is reduced but pain is till there. I am able to walk with pain. However, no fracture is been detected by physician. I want to how to heal from this pain completely and how much time it takes. I am currently applying ice , moov spray and ta

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3 weeks it take time Start treatment from orthopedic, not physician ...  Read More

I have suffered an ankle sprain (twist) on 7th Feb'25 while playing cricket. It's been 9 weeks but still I am feeling pain. I have done my MRI CT scan (attached) please help me what should I do for speedy recovery. Also how long will it take to walk. I am not able to put weight at all. Below is MRI report - Anterior talofibular ligament appears sl

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Need examination ...  Read More

I have sprained my ankle months ago about 11 months and now I have slight pain in the ankle sometimes rarely what is this

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Start strengthening your ankle and calf exercises ...  Read More

I have pain in the ankle which I sprained 1 year ago is this any thing to be concerned Does it heal it's own

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Get ankle xray ...  Read More

I sprained the ankle 2 months ago and used creep bandage for 2 weeks and pain and swelling has gone but my ankle got stiff while creating circles and a small pain is there any problem and how can I make sure it is healed

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Get latest mri.. it will tell healing ...  Read More

What are the conformations of a ankle sprain heal I stopped wearing bandage after 15 days but my doctor told to wear for 30 days.what are the signs of healing .I cannot feel any problem only slight pain ,stifness while creating ankle circles ..

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For any ligament injury we usually ask the patient to use some form of support in the form of crepe bandage or an ankle binder for around 3 weeks This is to give some stability untill the ligament he ...  Read More

What are the conformations of a ankle sprain heal I stopped wearing bandage after 15 days but my doctor told to wear for 30 days.wgat are the signs of healing

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There are no specific signs of healing in a case of Ankle sprain. Gradual decrease in swelling and pain are indirect signs. It is always better to keep your ankle protected for at least 3 weeks after ...  Read More

I recently got ankle sprain ... it has been 1 week i got sprain... i am applying ice pack daily nd wearing ankle brace... but there is still swelling and little pain in my ankle... should i continue taking tendocare forte tablet ?? how will the swelling reduce completely??

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Apply plaster Avoid walk Limb elevation ...  Read More

Hi, From past 5 weeks suffering from grade 1 acl sprain and tibial and bone bruise am taking NSAIDS and some supplements Still not that much improvement Because of bone bruise not able to bend my knee Am attaching my bone bruise pic and MRI Please any help me highly appreciated Can we remove blood clot ? Thanks Varun

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Ice application Knee brace Medicine Physiotherapy ...  Read More

I am Ayush Tripathi a 25 year old male, i got my ankle twist sprain while walking due to which i am feeling immense pain in my right ankle. What should i do?

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Make sure it is a sprain and not a fracture . If you are sure it is only a sprain then follow the RICE therapy. R- rest I - ice C - compression ( crepe bandage ) E - Elevation with pillows ...  Read More

Symptoms : Ankle sprain on right leg,Black patches on pain area ,leg feels heavy on walking and paining when walk.. On Saturday evening I sprained my ankle and right leg when trying to catch my daughter who was about to fall.. I felt severe pain when walking the stairs applied ice now swelling gone but pain and discomfort is still there.. took a cl

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have acl grade 1 sprain in one knee and my vit D is very low i.e 4.6 for which i am taking medicine .and when I started doing pysio exercise it started paining lil ...but i continued and then suddenly it started to pain more and swelled.. I don't understand why basic pysio exercise giving me pain..note the same exercise in other leg doesn't cause

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Hi doctor. So the leg got swollen due to the ankle sprain which is now normal but there is little pain when i do any activity like walking, any home remedy to completely get rid of pain ?

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When was the ankle got sprained? It might need clinical examination to rule out ankle instability if it's causing difficulty in walking running jumping like activities. ...  Read More

While i was playing cricket my ankle got twisted and after that i got swelling now how to get relief from this ankle sprain please guide any home remedy.

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Ice Fomentation apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation Any Kind of Painkiller ...  Read More

Hi, I sprained my ankle after slipping in the rain and there seems to be some swelling and it hurts. I do have both cold compress and heat pack but not sure which to use when. Is one preferred over the other for sprains?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

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