Swollen ankle

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Swollen ankle

Asked for Female, 26 Years

I injured my ankle at primary school I am now 26 and my ankle has been swollen for the last 7 years as I keep rolling it outward so my ankle has become weak and unstable however now my ankle is always swollen and I can get it to go down by elevating and ice but it's only temporary my ankle is swollen every day doesn't matter the time . The lateral malleolus is soft like jelly to touch and swollen so.etimes it is sore to walk or excercise

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Ms. Asha Bhalerao (PT) Physiotherapist 13 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Ms. Asha Bhalerao (PT)

Physiotherapist 13 yrs exp Mumbai

Apply ice 2-3 times per day. Apply crap bandage firmly. Avoid too much standing or walking. Go to physiotherapist who is nearby to you

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