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Pain, swelling and difficulty in walking
Had an accident 3 years ago and the MRI report suggested Mild posterior talofibular ligament sprain with ankle joint effusion in right leg. Went for physio and medicine and had a little relief but the pain and swelling never really went and this year from 2-3 months started facing alot of pain not only in ankle but till the thighs so again consulted a doctor and got an MRI done which now suggests Mild anterior talofibular ligament sprain with small effusion. After sitting for long or after waking up I'm not able to stand properly or walk. My now doctor suggested that I can continue my daily activities with medicine and physio but I'm finding it difficult to just even stand. What should I do? Is my daily activities affecting the situation like walking and standing. I am in research lab and it requires either long sitting hours or long standing and walking there is no in between what should I do? Should I take off and give my leg proper rest or should I continue like this?
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you need to give rest to your ankle whenever possible use crepe bandage of 6inches around your ankle when you are walking / going to work- you can find a video on YT on how to apply bandage give ice pack fomentation to your ankle use diclofenac gel topically - this will releive your pain
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Need Clinical Examination Visit Nearest Orthopedic Surgeon
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Ankle sprain will get recovered in couple of months with rest physiotherapy, missing something other than sprain If pain is bothering and affecting daily living Consult local orthopaedic for 2nd opinion
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rest for 3 weeks avoid activities aggravating pain continue supportive medication
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This treatment is being suggested   on bases of the information provided.  However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -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. --. Keep a pillow under the knees. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for the lower limbs. --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel 'Dr NC Gupta'.)   & see  'me and my yoga'; & 'yoga simplified'. Kindly subscribe to the channel to get notifications for further new information of your interest.  --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) DMC 3624  
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