I fell from a cycle on a road. My foot got elongated fully and I had pain in the ankle region. The next day I noticed swelling in my ankle. Is it ankle sprain or can there be fracture?

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopath23yrs exp

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You need to do an x-ray of the affected ankle to find out. Rest prevents further injury and avoids stress on already inflamed tissue. Put the ankle joint at rest by wearing a brace or splint. Ice is probably the best treatment. Ice will counteract the increased blood flow to the injured area. It will reduce the swelling, redness, and warmth. Applied soon after the injury, ice will prevent much of the inflammation from happening. Compression can help keep down swelling. Compression wraps, such as ace bandages, do not provide much support to prevent movement of the ankle, and you should not apply them tightly. Elevation (keeping the injured area up as high as possible) will help the body absorb fluid that has leaked into the tissue. Ideally, prop the ankle up so that it is above the level of your heart. You can do this in a reclining chair.  

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