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Twisted ankle
I twisted my ankle as I fell down, the area is swollen, i did use the ice pack and hot water with salt as well, is it necessary for me to go to the doctor?
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Kindly go to a orthopaedician get a x-ray done.
Yo may need a plaster cast.
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Yes meet a orthopaedician ,get an x-ray follow his advice
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Dr. Vikas Jain
Orthopedist
18 yrs exp
Mumbai
If it is swollen and painful
You should ideally get an Xray to see if there is any fracture or not
Then decide for further treatment
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