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While coming down from
Steps leg is twisted it is having minor swelling and pain is there any seriousness
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Need to examine clinically if required then X-ray to be done .
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Need to wear brace .
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Brace and immobilisation and ice application .
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Kindly visit a ortho clinic.
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Send photo of swelling.
Get Xray of ankle/foot where the swelling.
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apply Ice pack
consult Orthopedic specialist
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Elevation with 2 pillows
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Depends on severity of pain, mild pain may be due to sprain. If severe pain during walking, joint movements you may need xray
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rest, non weight bearing
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Do Xray scan
If Swelling - Ice Compression, Apply Crepe Bandage, Limb Elevation
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Dr. Pratik Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
Get xray done
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Dr. Sumesh S
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
If there is considerable pain on walking and swelling increases over time, then it is better to get a doctor consultation.
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Apply ice pack and rest of possible.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If walking issue, than serious
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