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Sharp pain in ankle
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Last evening, while walking i have twisted my ankle mildly. It didn't bother much at the moment. However, since morning I am having trouble while walking. There's a sharp pain in the ankle, in the nerve I guess. and I'm putting the stress in my knee to walk and reduce pressure in the ankle. Trying ice bags now. What can I do to get relief. Could it be a sprain? Please advise. Thanks in advance.
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Limb elevation, active toe movements, ice packs, compression (creepe bandage). Give rest to limb for few days. If pain and swelling still persist. Get X RAY done. AP and lateral view of ankle.
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Any way it may be tried,
--after ICE therapy apply a pressure bandage at the affected part.
--. 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.(after 24 hrs.).
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the leg.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises.
--.(Take help of a physiotherapist).
--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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If it’s a fracture you would not be able to walk at all
(Exceptions like hairline fracture and impacted fractures always exist).
Good that you are attempting Pain relief by ice packs.
Sprain is partial tear of the the ligaments.
If pain is severe go for an x Ray ankle ap and lateral views and consult me through Practo
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If pin is severe go for x Ray ankle ap lateral and mortise views and consult me through practo
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