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Should i massage my ankle after an ankle sprain? if not what should i do beside icing it?

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for ankle sprain to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Ple ...  Read More

I had a sprain in my ankle Please suggest whether I should visit an orthopedist or a physiotherapist.

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Sir, Your could definitely visit a physiotherapist for long term pain management and prevention. ...  Read More

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Hi Doctor, I have sprained my ankle and it has swollen up.. can you please suggest any remedy for the same.

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Please visit an Orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation as depending upon grade of injury the treatment differs till den u can apply ice elevate the ankle to reduce swelling nd use an ankle binder to avoi ...  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 have a sprained ankles 3yrs from now and still causing pain until now can anyone guide me what to do for this case?

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If you have not immobilized it in the first day for the pain and swelling to settle down you will have pain and instability..you need to exercise it for that only then will it help.. ...  Read More

I have a minor sprain in my ankle.Is it better to wear sports shoes or sandals if we have sprained ankle?

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Sports shoes better ...  Read More

I sprained my ankle almost 2 weeks ago and the ankle is still swollen. I can walk fine except in some occasions large amount of pain will come. I have sprained my ankle before (MANY) times and it has never been like this. I don't know what to do

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Repeated ankle sprain can be due to injury to ATFL ligamant. Need to get MRI of ankle to assess its status. It's treatment depends on the extent of the tear n the amount of instability you have durin ...  Read More

I've having a sprain in my right ankle while jumping from steps my ankle got twisted and it's paining in night

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Pl do following Ice Rest Bandage Elevation X ray ...  Read More

Hello. I sprained my left ankle during a Basketball match, but I did not bruise up, but was swollen. After a month, the ankle still remains swollen! May I know what should I do?

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Hi... I suggest you to kindly get a x-ray done..to rule out any hairline fracture in the ankle joint... Keep icing it frequently... Keep it compressed with compression bandage... Keep it elevated... D ...  Read More

While playing cricket i fell down during that time my ankle stretched a bit and ankle got sprained and swelled.

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Advice... • Contrast Bath. • Sports Taping. • Gentle Stretching ...  Read More

My ankle is twisted and I have swelling and pain I have uploaded my xray please tell me what to do please tell me

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Consult me for further advice ...  Read More

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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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

From yesterday morning, I woke up with pain in the area of ankle. There was no injury nothing, happened suddenly.Till now I am having pain, i applied an ice bag 3 times yesterday. In the evening yesterday pain was reduced, it started again this morning. What is the problem? What should I do?

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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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My husband is foody. Non alcoholic (not even occasionally), completely non- smoker. Recently he had a sprained ankle after a false stepping (he thought so) but doctor(ortho) suspected it as gout & his uric acid level tested & it came 8.84 and creatinine 0.77 He has prescribed meds for 2 months now & dietary restrictions. Is gout curabl

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During playing volleyball,my ankle bend due to my friend leg land on my ankle during jump. There is no fracture,I have done x ray. There is 3 months passed ,but some swelling is around ankle but no pain during walk ,but not able to running and jumping

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There could have been ankle sprain. Was the limb immbolised in some plaster? As of now You can do an MrI ankle to rule out sprain if swelling still persists... ...  Read More

I got skid on steps 2 weeks back first week bandage not given only tablets and rest 2 nd week bandage was given and painkiller after 2 weeks pain got little reduced now but still there is pain at patricular point i am not able to put weight but the xray is clear there is no problem but now doctor suggested anbiotics because he thought any internal

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Usually It takes 6weeks to settle, til then avoid stairs, sports and high intense activities, continue bandage throughout the day ...  Read More

3 days back i got my ankle twisted then there is swelling i got it crepe bandaged walking feeling pain so i have painkiller now my ankle is blue

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ICE PACKS , Use ankle binder , send Xray Ankle Ap/ LATERAL ...  Read More

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

I was diagnosed with ACL and PCL SPRAIN last week (got an MRI scan done) it's been more than a week now but still I've had more pain in my knee and hamstring (from the last few days) . I started rehab stretches and exercises slowly but still paining, is it because I'm walking and doing my daily activities including visiting the office and all? How

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Stop walk Complete rest ...  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 doctor, From past few years I am facing back and neck muscle sprain. Currently i am also having right hand pain with back & neck muscle sprain. Swelling has deposit near my right ear as a small ball. Can't make a small move, if I need to move my neck, I need to hold my neck. Kindly suggest the treatment or medicine to relieve the muscle sp

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Hello, I can help you, but need further details ...  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

Does physiotherapy help in recovering from ACL sprain and degenerative changes in LS spine? What sort of exercises should be done for speedy recovery?

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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Sir/Ma'am, It has been observed that my ankle get swell. I did KFT and it has been found that uric acid increased for that i m taking Furic 40. Further, i m taking olisur f5 from past one year and lonazep 0.25 from 3 months. What is the reason behind ankle swelling. Last year i did holter ,ecg and echo and all comes normal. Is this the size effect

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Fractured my ankle it's been 8 weeks almost since surgery physio started but my joint is complete stiff unable to put pressure on fractured leg and maintain balance, fibula bone was replace by titanium plate and other side of ankle also screws are put for support near tendon area ANY execercise to loosen the still muscles ? I try walking under my p

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To loosen the tight muscles you need to do proper graded stretches . Your physiotherapist can also work of soft tissue release techniques around the ankle joint and the calf region . The immobility mu ...  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

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