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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 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 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 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 have got a ankle sprain/twist. Let me know which doctor or diagnostic centre I should visit so that doctor is available now.

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult on my personal app, its completely free. *You can have chat or video call discussion* http://arth.link/drortho Or https://play ...  Read More

I sprained my ankle almost a year ago and it is still swollen and is sore from time to time should I go see someone about it

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Need clinical examination ...  Read More

I got sprain in my ankle and it has swollen. Its paining a lot. What to do please help i have applied ice. please help

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Hi, apply ice and crepe bandage, keep limb elevated, get a xray done to rule out any fracture. Take painkiller on sos basis. Visit an Orthopaedician if pain or swelling worsens. Take care ...  Read More

I got an ankle injury 3 weeks back while playing badminton. I was diagnosed with an acute ankle sprain and a twisting injury. They put one of those lightweight plasters (pakka). It's been 3 weeks since. I'm at a different location so I consulted a different doctor and they suggested that plaster should stay for 6 weeks in his opinion although ther

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You don’t need a full body blood test. Get your plaster removed with a orthopaedic surgeon and after removal he will examine you if the pain is still there while standing or walking you should get a ...  Read More

My left leg ankle got twisted on Saturday morning... Swelled immediately and in pain. I am trying to get it normal by ice pack and pain killers mor eve. No bruce as such. Walking, coming to office also but it's paining not smooth in moving d ankle Swelling is still visible all over d ankle area.. Pls suggest. Is it ligament tear or somthing seriou

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If there is improvement with ice and medication probably it’s superficial bruise not any underlying ligament damage. You can wait for a week before getting any investigation done ...  Read More

Ankle of both legs swelling after running activity without pain.. How can manage it.. ... Caan I continue the workout with it. Because there is no pain

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Please get your BP checked and also an evaluation of your heart. The swelling without pain points towards dependant oedema. ...  Read More

Before 8 days I fell due to which my ankle got twisted, there is quite improvement but after 8 days still I was feeling pain in my uncle bone there for I got an x-ray but there is no orthopaedic doctor around my area so I need to consult to the doctor is there a minor fracture in my ankle? Or a crap bandage will work. Thank you

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Based on the X-ray image you shared, I do not see any obvious displaced fracture. However, as this is a photographed image and only one view is available, a small fracture cannot be ruled out. Persist ...  Read More

Recently I got selection in sub inspector of police. And started the traing. But after one week of running and parade practice my both ankles are swelling without any pain. How to recover . ? Is it getting worse? Please reply

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It’s probably due to heavy training .. apply crepe bandage use ice pack and elevation and rest for atleast 3 days .if no improvement please consult ...  Read More

Past 4 Days, I'm feeling a pain on my left ankle. Slight swelling present and even at rest pain is present The pain feels like a firecracker bursting and radiating the pain towards the toes and then my left knee ( has h/o grade 2 meniscus tear and acl sprain - recovery 95% ) The pain gradually had increased At rest or on any slightest touch at si

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kindly get an xray of your ankle. also describe the type of injury which results into meniscus tear and ACL sprain. ...  Read More

I m feeling pain in one ankle , that is right ankle and also feel pain in knees from last 1 month. What can be the cause of that. I am felling difficulty as not able to do exercises.

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“X-ray of the left ankle shows evidence of an avulsion fracture along the superior surface of the talus (as indicated by the arrow).” is there any issue please suggest

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Share xray ...  Read More

Pain in ankle for the last 6 months. Unable to run or walk. Pain in knees as well. Can't stand for longer time.

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This may be due to ligament or tendon issues or vit.D deficiency. ...  Read More

The right ankle has been twisting suddenly with severe pain. The pain is radiating to whole lower limb. Took the painkillers but it doesn't work. How to stop these involuntary ankle twisting ?

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X ray of ankle Ap/lateral ...  Read More

I got an ankle twist while i was playing, I'm getting pain and swelling, but I'm the X ray no fracture identified. My doctor suggested to use chymoral forte for 5 days, but i have improper functioning of the kidneys, i found that my creatinine levels are near 3. Can I use chymoral forte tablet for ankle swelling and pain

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Yes you can It just enzymes combination ...  Read More

From past 5 days i had pain near ankle and toes.. now it's little swollen and tender to touch.. i did not sprain or get injury.. it started with mild pain near ankle and toes.. now it's little swollen and tender to touch from ankle till shrin only in the left leg. please suggest any tests to be done and which specialist has to be consulted for this

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Consult ortho for proper evaluation ...  Read More

I have pain in old sprain I sprained my ankle a year ago and I used creep bandage for 15 days as doctor said and after that I go to gym and all and trecking not a big pain is it any problem

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Nothing to worry about. You may have intermittent mild pain and swelling for sometime. ...  Read More

I twisted my ankle in the May 2025, there is still some swelling and I feel pain during movement and rotation

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U can apply ice or hot packs Whichever is better to u Limb elevation Apply crepe bandage Restrict weight bearing ...  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

I've been having acute pain below my ankle bone and above the arch of my foot. It is most acute when I wake up in the morning and gets better within 3 hrs of waking & is almost gone during the day. Walking in the morning is painful. On pressing the area below the ankle I can feel pain, but there is no inflammation or swelling. There is no pain

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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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Tablet chymoral forte tds Tablet Dolonex dt bd ...  Read More

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 recent MRI report says that i suffer from Acl sprain. My job involves me to stand and climb stairs a lot. How do I deal with this? Is there a possibility of my ACL sprain to turn into a tear?

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You should consult a a Senior Physiotherapist for treatment, which is strengthening your knee. You should follow those exercises regularly for 120 days. If you get pain in those exercises you should ...  Read More

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