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I was playing football Sunday evening and while playing my right ankle twisted .It has swollen up a bit due to veins got non-aligned .Its afflicted and need aid to realign the varicose veins.

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Dr. Anuradha Sharma (PT) Clinical Physiotherapist | Noida

Apply ice pack and bandage. And visit physio therapy center ... Read More

Foot ankle got twisted a week back, which got swollen, it's almost a week now, it pains but can be tolerable, while doing day to day household activities it will swell more as in photo attached, but it's not getting down, Currently crep bandage is used with hot fermantaion around foot ankle, please let me know if anything that needs to be addres

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Dr. Anshul Taran Spine And Pain Specialist | Bhopal

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Hi, I can understand your condition in this lockdown. Ankle twist leads to pain and swelling, it may be because of : 1) soft tissue injury like ligament, around the bones (most common) 2) minor fractu ... Read More

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Few Hours back I tripped and I twisted my ankle and since that very second my ankle started hurting really bad and I had troubles walking and once I was home I put muscle relaxer cream and covered my ankle tightly with a crepe bandage at the moment there was no sign of swelling but a lot of troubles walking! After a few hours I removed the bandage

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Dr. Vishwas Virmani (PT) General Physician | Noida

â¢ Calf Stretches â¢ Standing calf stretch â¢ Stand away from a wall and.put your fight foot behind you and be sure your toes are facing forward. Lean forward at the ankle while bending the right ... Read More

I landed on a twisted ankle from a jump . Right ankle is swollen and I have to perform a dance routine in the next three days .

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Dr. Nirja Trivedi (PT) Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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Apply ice for 15mins thrice in a day . Tie a crepe bandage . Take lot of rest and keep the foot on two pillows keep it raised. ... Read More

My left leg ankle twisted today while playing Badminton. It has swollen now and I am unable to walk due to the pain.

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Dr. Vishwas Virmani (PT) General Physician | Noida

â¢ Sports Taping. â¢ Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This pr ... Read More

My mom fell today and twisted her ankle. Now her ankle is swollen but she is refusing to visit a doctor. Our house is on the 3rd floor. What can we do at home to help reduce the swelling.

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Dr. Mahesh Channabasappa Gonchikar Joint Replacement Surgeon | Bangalore

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The best thing is to go to hospital and get some xrays. However you can't deny elderly wishes. So lower limb elevation over 2 pillows, cold compress intermittently. Give her some simple painkillers li ... Read More

I twisted my ankle last night. It's slightly swollen and pains a lot when I walk. I applied ice compressions twice.

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Dr. Abhimanyu Kumar (PT) Physiotherapist | Delhi

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it seems like an ankle sprain. ... Read More

Hello, I had a bad ankle twist on my right leg today while running. It's also swollen and very painful. Appreciate any suggestions to get treated at home & also how many days it would usually take for complete recovery. Thanks in Advance.

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Dr. K Shanmuganandan Rheumatologist | Chennai

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Pl take pain medication It may take upto 4 wks to heal completely ... Read More

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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Dr. Vikas Jain Spine Surgeon | Mumbai

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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 ... Read More

So, I twisted my ankle on 31st night and it was swollen with extreme pain. However, the pain has subsided and I got an x-ray done which shows bones, joint space and soft tissue are all normal. But the swelling isn't going away. So my ankle is swollen now with little pain. I can move around easily though. Is there anything serious?

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Dr. Nishit Palo Joint Replacement Surgeon | Noida

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U may have ankle sprain. Need immobilisation and cast. ... Read More

My mother's lips started swelling and twisting all of a sudden last evening onwards. We assumed that it was an allergic reaction and did not pay heed. Now it is swollen and twisting towards the right side and at times she is having difficulty talking. We are quite worried. Please suggest. Attached the photo.

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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan General Physician | Mumbai

Don't panic,Consult a neurologist immediately.. it looks like a nerve palsy. ... Read More

I want to know within how many days I would walk normal again. I got an injury two days back, I did the X ray but no fracture is seen. Still I have a little pain in my ankle area.

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Dr. Avula Rajasekhar Reddy Orthopedist | Guntur

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In case of ankle there are many ligament (rope like materials that keep ankle stable) structures get damaged in case of twisting injury. Usually it takes at least 3 to 6 weeks to fully heal. So it's b ... Read More

Dr iam 34 years woman two weeks back while walking on road. I was wearing a slight hills . Frist sliped in side but yesterday. By the way it's my left ankle.

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Dr. Pranav Mahajan Orthopedist | Indore

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There is a possibility of ankle sprain on left side.. with may be some ligament injury. ... Read More

Hi Doc my fathers age is 55 years he is having pain in right ankle also got swollen these days he is having this type of issues repeatedly in every winter season .visited many doctors but no improvememt this time it got increases having pain in movement also please advice what we need to do

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Dr. Pardeep Bageja Ortho surgeon | Delhi

Hello Kindly get xray of ankle joint and CBC ESR CRP THEN CONSULT ORTHO SURGEON ... Read More

Hello doctor, Yesterday my brother slipped from one stair and he got ankle twist. He tried to make action of toes and rotation of ankle. He can do it but lots of pain. He visited to near clinic and took xray. Please see the attachment. Does he has any problem. He has lots of pain. How many days it will take to subside. Doctor did POP bandage till k

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Dr. Ranjit SDI Orthopedist | Bangalore

There is a fracture in the inside and outside of your ankle. This needs surgery. Plaster will not heal it properly. ... Read More

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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Dr. Sanjay Singh Orthopedist | Mumbai

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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

After twisting my ankle having pain in joints is that a serious problem what should I do please help me out I am waiting for your reply

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Dr. Pranav Mahajan Orthopedist | Indore

Is there any swelling also. Are you able to stand or walk by self. ... Read More

There is swollen on right ankle and it is paining . It's feel like Vein is getting pulled marked in orange,circle part which is swollen pain a lot.

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Dr. Anshu S.R Sachdev Orthopedic Surgeon | Pune

Any history of injury? ... Read More

My both ankles are swollen and its completely painless , for more than 6 months My job is mostly desk based lesser physical activity I worried about this?

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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani General Physician | Ahmedabad

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Check your reports such as S. Creatinine, LFT, s. Uric acid, s. TSH, ECG first for better management ... Read More

My father met with an accident and his ankle got twisted and vehicle fell down on his ankle. He has swelling in his ankle for more than 3 days. Please find attached x-ray of his Ankle. Please provide your valuable inputs.

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Dr. Rahul Jaju Joint Replacement Surgeon | Aurangabad

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

My mother's right ankle is swollen and she has severe pain in her leg. Unable to stand for long. She has fungal/bacterial infection in her leg just above to the ankle. Consulted general physician and he gave antibiotics for bacterial infection. It's been 5 days .still the swelling is not reduced and she is experiencing severe pain again. Please sug

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Dr. Rahul Jaju Joint Replacement Surgeon | Aurangabad

Swelling in the left ankle for more than 10days.No pain all these days but today after 1hr walking getting pain. No ankle twist in recent days it was happend 20years ago.Pls suggest the medicines Age 40 yrs Male

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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal Orthopedist | Visakhapatnam

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U NEED TO CONSULT WITH ME DIRECTLY THROUGH PRACTO FOR COMPLETE DISCUSSION ON THIS .....! DR .SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL ... Read More

My father's right leg's ankle is swollen along with itchyness and mild pain..which he suspects might be due to some insects bite while in the farm. He is able to do his regular jog swollen reduces during walk/jog but again increases once he is at the rest.Swollen also has created sort of numbness in the ankle..It's been 2days since the incident hap

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Dr. Sandeep Gupta Dermatologist | Delhi

It is irritant dermatitis along with possible infection ... Read More

Hi doctor, my 8 years old daughter knee got twisted suddenly . When she got that she is falling down .now a days the frequency of twisting is high.what causes the twisting? Is that a serious Problem?to which specialist should we consult?

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Dr. Rohit Malhotra Orthopaedic Surgeon | Panchkula

Could be a ligament injury. Get an X-ray of knee to evaluate for bony injuries Get an MRI of the knee to evaluate for ligament injuries ... Read More

Hi doctor. My mother aged 56y is complaining ankle pain with swollen ankle also little bit knee pain.some time ankle pain is very sharp. She does not have other health complications like sugar,bp etc. Kindly which test to be done to identify exact illness. Regards

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Dr. Usman Rasool General Physician | Delhi

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It may look like osteo arthritis problem but ankle swelling should be ruled out .. Do cbc with esr , crp , sr uric acid , thyroid function test , rbs, ... Read More

Want to know about PRP available for tennis elbow in Noida .. suffering since 10 mnths.. also having ankle pain since 3 1/2 mnths after twisting ankle while playing basketball.. always heaviness in ankle n lil swelling near ankle bone

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Dr. Rahul Jaju Joint Replacement Surgeon | Aurangabad

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My Ankles is swollen from the last 4 months. Its very painful. I am given a ibuprofen medicine for this and an ointment for the same. Ibuprofen 600mg for 3 times a day.

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Dr. A N Roy Rheumatologist | Hyderabad

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You may be suffering from ankle arthritis ... Read More

While walking, slipped suddenly and now my ankle got twisted and swollen. Please help what needs to be done

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Dr. RATNESH SINGH General Physician | Patna

Get your ankle X-ray first. If there is no fracture,You may need to brace it. You also need some analgesics to relieve pain . Meet your doctor first. ... Read More

I twisted my left ankle, outwards, while moving side ways in football last night. Now it's slightly swollen and I can't take wait on the left foot. What's the remedy and how do I know if I haven't hurt my ligament.

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Dr. Jaideep Gaver General Physician | Gurgaon

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, download my personal app or consult directly on practo *You can have chat, audio or video call discussion* http://arth.link/vrclinic Or https: ... Read More

I have pain on my right ankle and foot after i twisted my ankle in bike accident where no major damage apart from scratch and ankle twist. However the feet area near the small finger of foot pains in cold weather and continues to pain even after walking little distance or after standing for long. Extreme pain in that foot area and ointments help fo

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Dr. Rahul Jaju Joint Replacement Surgeon | Aurangabad

Do hot water fomentation Apply crepe bandage ... Read More

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I was playing football Sunday evening and while playing my right ankle twisted .It has swollen up a bit due to veins got non-aligned .Its afflicted and need aid to realign the varicose veins.

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I landed on a twisted ankle from a jump . Right ankle is swollen and I have to perform a dance routine in the next three days .

My left leg ankle twisted today while playing Badminton. It has swollen now and I am unable to walk due to the pain.

My mom fell today and twisted her ankle. Now her ankle is swollen but she is refusing to visit a doctor. Our house is on the 3rd floor. What can we do at home to help reduce the swelling.

I twisted my ankle last night. It's slightly swollen and pains a lot when I walk. I applied ice compressions twice.

Hello, I had a bad ankle twist on my right leg today while running. It's also swollen and very painful. Appreciate any suggestions to get treated at home & also how many days it would usually take for complete recovery. Thanks in Advance.

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?

I want to know within how many days I would walk normal again. I got an injury two days back, I did the X ray but no fracture is seen. Still I have a little pain in my ankle area.

Dr iam 34 years woman two weeks back while walking on road. I was wearing a slight hills . Frist sliped in side but yesterday. By the way it's my left ankle.

Hi Doc my fathers age is 55 years he is having pain in right ankle also got swollen these days he is having this type of issues repeatedly in every winter season .visited many doctors but no improvememt this time it got increases having pain in movement also please advice what we need to do

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

After twisting my ankle having pain in joints is that a serious problem what should I do please help me out I am waiting for your reply

There is swollen on right ankle and it is paining . It's feel like Vein is getting pulled marked in orange,circle part which is swollen pain a lot.

My both ankles are swollen and its completely painless , for more than 6 months My job is mostly desk based lesser physical activity I worried about this?

My father met with an accident and his ankle got twisted and vehicle fell down on his ankle. He has swelling in his ankle for more than 3 days. Please find attached x-ray of his Ankle. Please provide your valuable inputs.

Swelling in the left ankle for more than 10days.No pain all these days but today after 1hr walking getting pain. No ankle twist in recent days it was happend 20years ago.Pls suggest the medicines Age 40 yrs Male

Hi doctor, my 8 years old daughter knee got twisted suddenly . When she got that she is falling down .now a days the frequency of twisting is high.what causes the twisting? Is that a serious Problem?to which specialist should we consult?

Hi doctor. My mother aged 56y is complaining ankle pain with swollen ankle also little bit knee pain.some time ankle pain is very sharp. She does not have other health complications like sugar,bp etc. Kindly which test to be done to identify exact illness. Regards

Want to know about PRP available for tennis elbow in Noida .. suffering since 10 mnths.. also having ankle pain since 3 1/2 mnths after twisting ankle while playing basketball.. always heaviness in ankle n lil swelling near ankle bone

My Ankles is swollen from the last 4 months. Its very painful. I am given a ibuprofen medicine for this and an ointment for the same. Ibuprofen 600mg for 3 times a day.

While walking, slipped suddenly and now my ankle got twisted and swollen. Please help what needs to be done

I twisted my left ankle, outwards, while moving side ways in football last night. Now it's slightly swollen and I can't take wait on the left foot. What's the remedy and how do I know if I haven't hurt my ligament.

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