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HLA B27 Test recommendation
Hello. I am having pain in ankles. My Dr recommend above test. Taking 2nd opinion, is that test for ankle pain and what's the purpose of this test.. Thank u!
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Not required for ankle pain.
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Visit Orthopaedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation.
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Exercises, contrast bath , shoe modification will be helpful.
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It is to check you are prone to ankylosing spondylitis- which is inflammatory arthritis
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Dr. Asha Bhalerao (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Apply ice
If swelling is der use crep bandage
Avoid exertion like long time standing walking and climbing
Need to take ultrasound therapy to reduce pain and swelling
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if not subside go to orthopedic
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Dr. Pardeep Bageja
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30 yrs exp
Delhi
To rule out Ankylosing spondylitis disease (kind of arthritis)
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