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Lateral ligament tear
On 21st March I had my lateral ligament tear..it's been long and I am feeling better but not my 100 percent like I can't walk smoothly nor i can't sit down with my feet down its start burning in my ankle dr. told me to only use ice packs on it no heat..but that isn't working for me as it's been 2 weeks and the pain is annoying me a lot..wat should I do ?
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Ligament healing takes 6 to 8 weeks
Now since 2 weeks have passed do hot fomentation
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Rule, out major ligament injury.
Seek adequate immobilization if required.
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-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.( back and lower limbs).
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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