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I sprained my ankle today morning while playing. There is swelling over the outer side but I can walk and there is little pain. Do I need to get it checked? How do I treat it ?

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First of all apply ice and tie a crepe bandage. It's good to get checked to rule out sprain or fracture ...  Read More

I’ve had swelling and pain for 10 months after severe ankle sprain( damage all ligaments, ruptured tendon, severe bone bruising)

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Need surgery ...  Read More

Last week, my ankle was sprained because of being twisted while I was playing squash. I tried icing the affected area to reduce the swelling and also applied iodex regularly but there is no relief. Can you please suggest some other remedies for the same ?

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Many a times simple looking ankle sprain might be associated with Bony injury with ligament injury ...  Read More

While getting down the staircase of metro station yesterday night & my right foot slipped and the palm of the foot got twisted and my ankle started hurting badly due to the sprain. I somehow managed to travel in this situation. It swelled a little last night. But today the swelling is more as pointed in the picture. And it is also paining when

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The treatment for you is RICE Rest - do not walk or stand unless it is must. Ice - apply ice bag or crushed ice round the clock. Compression - tie elastocrepe ( pink color elastic bandage) medium com ...  Read More

Hello Doc, I have 2 sprained ankles . I had sprained one of my ankles almost 40 days from now and the other one has been almost 3 months. I still have swelling in both of my ankles. I play basketball and I want to return to basketball as soon as possible.

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Hi..Generally athletes get ligament tear, in common words sprain due to excessive rotational force which will cause pain if not healed properly...generally it takes 6-8 weeks time to heal but if you r ...  Read More

I am having persistent swelling in right ankle for last one year & it refuses to go despite medicines being taken for it . My Kidney markers have deteriorated significantly over last one year & my Kidney markers are as under as per latest report of 3 August 2017 Calcium-8.9; URIC ACID 7.5; BUN-27; CREATINE- 1.35; eGFR- 58 My HB1AC is between 7 to 7

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Multiple medical problems require multidisplinary treatment. Consult physician/orthopedic specialist/ nephrologist for review and needful ...  Read More

I sprained my ankle today. It has got a swelling. What can I do? And is it possible to receive a fit to resume certificate after consultation?

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Hi, apply the ice packs and anklet brace in your ankle. ...  Read More

..my ankle is sprained today evening.there is no any swelling. But it is paining a lot cant make any movement. How to reduce pain. Do i need to consult doctor .

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Keep elevated and on ice. If the pain persists then you may need X-ray and clinical examination. ...  Read More

My ankle sprained 4 days back. The swelling has almost gone, but recently skin under ankle has started turning blue. I still have little pain in my ankle as well.

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Bluish skin is normal as blood comes into skib layers. This signifies the magnitude of the injury. ...  Read More

Yesterday I happen to slip and fall down and sprained my right ankle. I am having difficulty in walking, there is a swelling in my ankle joint. The swelling is the same since yesterday evening. Is it advisable to get an Xray done?

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Stretch Calves Get a custom made insole. Hams Stretching. Sports Taping. ...  Read More

There is a swelling in left ankle and foot that is started due to two wheeler accident occurred last Saturday morning.

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Could be soft tissue injury or bony injury, you should consult orthopaedic surgeon near by and get xray done ...  Read More

Today in morning i got slipped through one side was wearing a sandel ...but it got turned into swelling n pain , i have suffering in ankle ,little walk possible h ,but puri trh se energy ni lga pari hun ...pls suggest ye sprain hai ki kya hai theek kaise hoga ...

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Ice application Avoid walk Limb elevation Medicine ...  Read More

Ankle pain & swelling in foot. Doctor took X ray & prescribed medicines, but no relief! Please check X ray & let me know the problem & treatment!

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Ligament injury can be there Need plaster application and rest ...  Read More

I had an accident six months ago in August 2025. Doctor put plaster around 30 days.Later on ,In the month of November found Pus ,dr. done I & D.Now my concern is that swelling not gone after six months.Two days ago I done MRI.After MRI I feel pain.befofe that there is no pain.I also attached MRI report for reference. Please suggest what is best

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Complete rest for 3 week Limb elevation Medicine Definately it will work ...  Read More

I had an accident in August .In result I had an ankle sprain of grade 2 with injury below the ankle bone.On the pus is found in that.Pus is removed by Incision and drainage method.Now 40 the day is going of I & D. CRP & ESR is normal Now my concern is that swelling is not gone.What Should I do in that case. How swelling is gone.

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I had an ankle sprain in Aug with injury just below the ankle bone .Plaster for one month. In the Nov, Pus is found in that.Doctor done Incision & drainage.Now there is no sign of pus and ESR and CRP is normal. What is issue of swelling only in the below of ankle bone.rest swelling of the foot is gone. What should I do .Please Suggest.

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My ankle got sprained in a minor accident and not able to walk my nerves are stretching. Got an x ray but nothing came out. Can you suggest

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Ice Compression Apply Crepe Bandage Limb Elevation With One Pillow While Sleeping ...  Read More

I had an accident, ankle sprain grade 3 during that, done plaster for 45 days, all are normal with 70 days.But after 70 days swelling not gone.I take antibiotic for that but last month pus found in that Doctor done I & D.I & D done on 18 Nov .almost 18 days.wound not fully heal till now.what should I do yesterday I walk 4 km .and yesterday

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Crp, esr, cbc ...  Read More

My forehead was normal before. One day, while walking, I hit my forehead on a wall. My forehead became swollen. My parents applied ice packs, and after a few days the swelling reduced slightly, but it never fully went away. Even after 6 years, the swelling is still present. Later, I again hit my face near the ear, and the same thing happened —

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Consult neurosurgeon ...  Read More

I I have had a small swelling, like a spot, on my ankle for the past two months. The swelling reduces after I wake up. Could this be related to my kidneys?”.

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Swelling has many causes one is increased salt intake,heart related issues (associated with breathing difficulty and disturbed sleep ), hypothyroidism and kidney disorder (associated with swelling of ...  Read More

I have swelling in both ankles. Usually come when I walk and my kidney reports are all okay. What could be the issue and which type of doctor should I go. My earlier doctor told me this is due to vitamin d deficiency I am taking meds from 3 months still it pains a lot when I walk and it get swollen up .

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Get the following tests done- Thyroid profile LFT S.albumim ...  Read More

Its been 4 weeks i got ankle sprain now i able to walk but now after long walks feeling a lil bit pain and its lil bit green color bruise do i need to use antibiotics doctor suggested antibiotic or any painkillers

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You do not need any antibiotics. You can take painkillers if needed. Mostly topical painkillers will be enough. ...  Read More

10 days back my fell and leg got strained. I could not walk with that leg after sometime and doctor took xray on ankle abd nothing in it. Told to rest for 3 days and zerodol.next day itself felt good.but after so e days I feel some nerve sensation like electric when I press my feet till fingers. Also feel some pain when walking. What could be the r

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I had an ankle sprain around 15th March, likely in the forward direction, and I suspect it involved the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). The injury wasn’t severe, and there was no major swelling, but now — even after more than 4 months — I still experience mild, dull pain occasionally, mostly in the early morning hours, or du

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If present, a ligament injury can heal with proper rest, bracing, and medication. However, a definitive diagnosis must be established first. A thorough clinical examination along with appropriate inve ...  Read More

Hi, I just wanted to show x ray for surety that my doctor said my feet has a ligament tear ankle sprain grade 3. This is my xray.

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Get a MRI ankle for confirming diagnosis, and can proceed with surgery if needed ...  Read More

Hi, I am suffering from side ankle sprain on left foot inside just below the ankle. Its been 2 weeks. Swelling is reduced but pain is till there. I am able to walk with pain. However, no fracture is been detected by physician. I want to how to heal from this pain completely and how much time it takes. I am currently applying ice , moov spray and ta

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3 weeks it take time Start treatment from orthopedic, not physician ...  Read More

Out of a sudden, my left ankle started aching and some redness was visible soon after. Just a few hours later, it started swelling and aching too much. I tried a pain relief spray, pain killers, heat plaster but nothing seems to be working as of now. It's been 3 days now.

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Hello. Images and more information is necessary for proper diagnosis and management. Do you have fever or other such symptoms? And is the skin around the redness tense? Please get back with more inf ...  Read More

Hello, the whole leg has swelling and sprained. Not able to move leg, and there is pain in calf. Not able to visit a doctor physically.

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Consult online with me with proper photos ...  Read More

My mother is having unstable angina and on medications for this ailment.Her BP stays quite high, only when she takes medicine it is controlled otherwise it's around 150-80 range. She is diabetic and also has thyroid. She had pericardial effusion also last year with an lvef of 60%. She has developed swelling in both her ankles. What should be done?

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Get ECHo and NT pro BNP done.. Consult your nearest cardiologist. ...  Read More

I am getting slight ankle swelling from few days and pain in the legs as well. Kindly suggest the solution. I am 38 year old and weight is 68 kg.

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