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Swollen near the ankle
I had a mini accident few days back.My leg started swelling from the next day onwards and its paining a lot , couldn't even walk yet I need to go to office daily and do my personal works irrespective of the pain.should I consult a doctor for this,if yes,what kind of doctor should I consult !!! Please kindly respond fast
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Dr. Mukul Shrivastava
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17 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes definitely..you should consult a Surgeon and an orthopaedician..
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Dr. Govind Satheesh
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
hello since you have an ankle sprain i would suggest u take rest, u could use a crepe bandage so that the swelling reduces. make sure u dont walk with that foot as the swelling might not reduce. u could use antiinflammatory drugs as well. if u dont improve u need to consult an orthopedician.
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
I would advise you to visit an orthopedician so that you can be examined and undergo investigations such as X-Ray to rule out any underlying fractures so that you can be treated accordingly. The following steps may help:
- Avoid applying pressure on the foot
- Placing foot in cold water with salt
- Applying an ice back over the swelling for 10-15 mins 3-4 times a day
- Using a crepe bandage to keep the ankle immobilized
- Keep the leg raised on a chair while sitting
- Keep the leg raised on two pillows while lying down
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If condition persists or worsens visit the orthopedician at the earliest
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Dr. Diana Borgio
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8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi..u should definitely consult an orthopaedician as the pain and swelling is still there..he would ideally suggest an x Ray after physical examination and then prescribe u medications for the pain and swelling..
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