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Hurt myself walking down the stairs
I missed two staircase and fell down. I hurt my ankle. It was swollen and I could on walk because the pressure on my heels are painful too. Do I need medication or Xray? Any home remedies??
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⢠Hams Stretching.
⢠Sports Taping.
⢠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 several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
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Your history suggests high energy trauma.
Try applying Ice packs.
Keep affected limb elevated.
Medications like Enzomac will help in swelling.
Persistent pain and swelling can be due to either fracture or ligament sprains.
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Get x-rays done and share.
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Immobilisation is important.
Do not walk on injured limb.
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