I have fallen from a wall and my ankle got swelling and paining very badly. I can't able to walk. What I have to do at home.
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Go for an X-ray if the pain is severe to rule out any fracture. But if your ankle gets swollen and painful after you twist it, you have most likely sprained it. This means you have stretched and possibly torn the ligaments in your ankle. You can first use the RICE approach to treat your ankle: Rest. You may need to use crutches until you can walk without pain. Ice. For at least the first 24 to 72 hours or until the swelling goes down, apply an ice pack for 10 to 20 minutes every hour or two during the day. Always keep a thin cloth between the ice and your skin, and press the ice pack firmly against all the curves of the affected area. Compression. An elastic compression wrap, such as an ACE bandage, will help reduce swelling. You wear it for the first 24 to 36 hours. Compression wraps do not offer protection. So you also need a brace to protect your ankle if you try to put weight on it. Elevation. Raise your ankle above the level of your heart for 2 to 3 hours a day if possible. This helps to reduce swelling and bruising.
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Apply ice to the part keep leg elevated by putting below under leg when lying down. For medicne consult on private consultation get x ray of ANKLE DONE AND REPORT good luck.
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