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Sprained ankle so doc put it in a cast last Saturday saying ligament torn. The cast hampers my movement and my ankle does not pain but my feet and knee has started paining due to the weight of the cast. Should I remove the cast ? Will ankle braces available in market help?

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Proper padded(stockinette and soft cotton rolls) fiber cast (walking cast) immobilises the joint best. So better healing of ligaments. Keep limb elevated and keep on moving toes. Walking cast helps u ...  Read More

I got an ankle sprain. X ray shown no fracture. Doctor diagnosed it as midtorsal sprain in ligament. He applied a cast as shown in figure. Is this sufficient or should I get a plaster done? Also for how long cast/plaster be applied for sprain ? (Foot with socks was the one with sprain)

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Looks good keep for a month ...  Read More

Hello, I had sprain in my ankle. As swelling and pain was not getting reduced ,I had to get a fibre cast plaster as suggested by doctor.After that, I got relief and swelling and pain has been reduced to a great extent.Now that I have removed my plaster after 10 days, I observed there was a bit of swelling near my ankle,no pain.I can climb stairs bu

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Hi , it is common to have swelling after getting your cast removed . Just apply an Ankle binder and wear Good Quality sport shoes . Ice Cold fomentation with Limb elevation will reduce the swelling . ...  Read More

Suffering from ankle sprain...resulting in difficulty in walking nd running...Suggest its causes and how to cure it...remedies

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In general, treatment in the first 48 to 72 hours consists of resting the ankle, icing 20 minutes every two to three hours, compressing with an ACE wrap, and elevating, which means positioning the leg ...  Read More

My daughter is 6 years old. She got her ankle sprained during gymnastics training and it was swollen the next day. After an xray her doctor recommeded a cast for 3 weeks. After the cast was removed there was still a mild swell and pain. She rested 5 days and resumed training but after 3 weeks post cast it still pains and swells. Please advice.

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High grade sprains sometimes take longer to heal. She might also need protective bracing or taping for a few more weeks along with physiotherapy. See a sports medicine expert in your area ...  Read More

Hi i am a 20 year old boy. And from past 2 years i have sprained my left ankle like 6 times already. All was treated in home and got recovered . Now my ankle sprained even in a simple circumstamces , i was just walking and it got sprained. I took a brief look and compared my both ankle. My left ankle was way too weak. Like if i exert a simple hand

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Hi, If you have sprained your ankle so many times then definitely the muscles and ligaments would have been laxed way too much.. u hve over used it hence u feel that ankle will sprain even after walk ...  Read More

Hi I had sprained my ankle of my left leg.So a cast was put up by the doctor for 10 days but after removing the cast the area below and above ankle as well surrounding area of ankle has become quite stiff. There skin has turned reddish blueish and blackish. Though I can just put my weight on the ankle but still cannot walk as it pains and it quite

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Don't walk much. Keep the foot over a pillow. Do warm fomantation. Do foot and ankles exercise Do no massage. You may tske anti inflammatory medicine's & multivitamin tabs. ...  Read More

Sprained my ankle....and there's swelling around the ankle bone....should i take an x-ray?? There's no pain but difficulty while placing it on the floor and walking ....

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Yes get an x ray done. Also consult a physiotherapist and get a proper assessment done for right diagnosis ...  Read More

I am Ayush Tripathi a 25 year old male, i got my ankle twist sprain while walking due to which i am feeling immense pain in my right ankle. What should i do?

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Kindly visit a ortho. Clinic. You possibly need a plaster cast. ...  Read More

I had an ankle sprain 3 weeks back.A cast was applied and on Monday the same was removed.I have slight swelling but the doctor said the same will subside over the next month.Right now I have to limp and can't walk properly.What sort of exercise should I do for my ankle to ensure full recovery and to restore the ankle strength?

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Pain will subside gradually. Ice therapy is good for swelling reduction. Still, I would suggest some physiotherapist atleast for ten days , then you can do at your own ...  Read More

I had an ankle twist in April 2026. Then I was fine. But in August I started having pain and consulted the doctor again. Started using tendocare tablets and started physiotherapy as well. But still I'm having slight swelling and pain. Now I have taken mri yesterday and attached reports here. What should I do next steps and please tell me treatment

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Ankle brace with rest for 1 month ...  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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Get evaluated and may need MRI ...  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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Continue rest and medication ...  Read More

Hi doctors, I've been experiencing pain while standing and walking. I know my posture is at fault too, because I stand with all weight on one leg, usually my left one, which is where the pain is happening. It's mostly around my ankle on the outside, and the bottom of my feet. Please let me know what it is and what I can do to fix this, there's no s

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Wear soft and comfortable footwear. Put equal weights on both the feet while standing. Reduce weight if you are overweight. ...  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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No ...  Read More

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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Based on your MRI and history, this appears to be a chronic ankle sprain with residual ligament injury and bone marrow edema, which can take many months to settle, especially after prolonged plasterin ...  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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After a Grade-2 ATFL ankle sprain complicated by infection requiring incision and drainage, it is common for swelling to persist for several weeks, even after the infection has resolved. Since your CR ...  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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After a Grade-2 ATFL ankle sprain complicated by infection and incision drainage it is very common to have localized swelling just below the ankle bone even after pus has cleared and blood markers ESR ...  Read More

My ankle got sprained in a minor accident and not able to walk my nerves are stretching. Got an x ray but nothing came out. Can you suggest

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Better go for plaster slab application ...  Read More

I had an accident, ankle sprain grade 3 during that, done plaster for 45 days, all are normal with 70 days.But after 70 days swelling not gone.I take antibiotic for that but last month pus found in that Doctor done I & D.I & D done on 18 Nov .almost 18 days.wound not fully heal till now.what should I do yesterday I walk 4 km .and yesterday

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Consult with previous doctor, Need Clinical evaluation ...  Read More

Its been 4 weeks i got ankle sprain now i able to walk but now after long walks feeling a lil bit pain and its lil bit green color bruise do i need to use antibiotics doctor suggested antibiotic or any painkillers

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Get x-ray done, X-ray scan Ankle Ap/Lat View ...  Read More

10 days back my fell and leg got strained. I could not walk with that leg after sometime and doctor took xray on ankle abd nothing in it. Told to rest for 3 days and zerodol.next day itself felt good.but after so e days I feel some nerve sensation like electric when I press my feet till fingers. Also feel some pain when walking. What could be the r

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If nothing significant in xray then it could be Ankle sprain Ankle binder for next 3weeks Avoid weight bearing activities and sports Take tab neurokind lc for 1week for ...  Read More

I had an ankle sprain around 15th March, likely in the forward direction, and I suspect it involved the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL). The injury wasn’t severe, and there was no major swelling, but now — even after more than 4 months — I still experience mild, dull pain occasionally, mostly in the early morning hours, or du

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Partial tear can heal with rest and treatment. for this proper followup and eventually exercises are necessary. Pain will go away if its healed properly or its gonna come back eventually. ...  Read More

Hi, I just wanted to show x ray for surety that my doctor said my feet has a ligament tear ankle sprain grade 3. This is my xray.

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Get a MRI ankle for confirming diagnosis, and can proceed with surgery if needed ...  Read More

Hi, I am suffering from side ankle sprain on left foot inside just below the ankle. Its been 2 weeks. Swelling is reduced but pain is till there. I am able to walk with pain. However, no fracture is been detected by physician. I want to how to heal from this pain completely and how much time it takes. I am currently applying ice , moov spray and ta

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as long u don't take proper rest. it will take more time. otherwise with rest it settles in 2-4 wks ...  Read More

I have suffered an ankle sprain (twist) on 7th Feb'25 while playing cricket. It's been 9 weeks but still I am feeling pain. I have done my MRI CT scan (attached) please help me what should I do for speedy recovery. Also how long will it take to walk. I am not able to put weight at all. Below is MRI report - Anterior talofibular ligament appears sl

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Need examination ...  Read More

I have sprained my ankle months ago about 11 months and now I have slight pain in the ankle sometimes rarely what is this

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Show exact area of pain ...  Read More

Need Home care management for ankle Spain. Can we apply ice pack or cold compress to relieve pain and swelling

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Get done x-ray for further management ...  Read More

I have pain in the ankle which I sprained 1 year ago is this any thing to be concerned Does it heal it's own

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes, metabolic disorder or ep ...  Read More

I got a sprain and I used a bandage for 10 days now i feel ok does that healed or not I am ok to do day today activity

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Attempt movement of your ankle in all directions and walking jumping and squatting. If you do not experience pain in any of these, there is no cause for concern ...  Read More

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