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Health Query

Hi/ I broke my ankle 10 weeks ago now and it is still extremely painful and swollen is this right? Do I need to seek medical advice?

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Home treatments
You may be able to treat mild sprains at home. Recommended home care treatments include:
• using elastic bandages (such as an ACE bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly
• wearing a brace to support your ankle
• using crutches, if needed
• elevating your foot with pillows as necessary to reduce swelling
• taking ibuprofen (such as Advil) or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) to manage pain
• getting plenty of rest and not putting weight on your a...more

24 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am a 22 year old man, every time I would play basketball, my inner ankle hurts after every game and hurts a whole lot when I wake up the next day. Swelling around the bone and under it. This is something I have never experienced before. I also gained weight and have not played basketball for a year. Is it because of sudden physical activity again with added weight? And how do I treat it quickly?

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin.
Heat therapy
Heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.

13 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 25 years old from Delhi

I have mild swelling on both my ankle and surrounding area. Main govt hospital me lft or kft karwaya hai usme sirf do cheese bataye hai sgpt 54 or sgot 44. And serum creatinine 0.9. Kya problem hai.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Towel stretch
the towel stretch will stretch the muscles in the lower legs and ankles.
To perform a towel stretch, follow these steps:
sit with both legs straight out in front.
Wrap a towel around the top of the foot, holding the towel at either end.
Gently pull the towel so that the toes angle back toward the body.
Hold the position for 30 seconds, and then release for 30 seconds.
Repeat the stretch 3 times, and then switch to the opposite side.
Calf raise
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18 people found this helpful

Health Query

Three months ago I sprained both of my ankles three weeks apart from each other, both second degree. The first one, of the left ankle has recovered more poorly than the one on the right (when I actually had it put in a cast). I didn't respect the rest time prescribed by the doctor because I had two dance shows I had to prepare for. My left leg really hurts and I don't know what to do. I use a diclofenac gel also.

Dr. Siddharth Gupta87%(72 ratings)

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi

Might be a ligament tear causing ankle instability. Need to diagnose first. Proper examination and mri can help.

440 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 23 years old from Delhi

Hello I have ankle problem last 4 month! their is little pain when I am walking and shitting! I visited near bone and joint clinic! prescribed and done two x-ray my ankle and blood test! then he says may be little bit ligament injuries! and take medicine 15 days approx rupees 1400+!and he says use ankle pain and when I use ankle strip then I hav some pain! what to do? Kya kare jab ankle strip laga k bathe hai tab joint me pain hota hai chat some check nhi kiye hai kya kare sir?

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

•do contrast bath ie. Take two tubs in one you can fill hot water (ie. Bearable heat) to immerse the feet in the tub and you will have good effect ie. Warmth effect. Further to that wipe with towel and immerse the feet in the cold water (ie. Ice water bath) which will help you to reduce the inflammation. Once this is done you can do some ankle movements to both the feet which will help you to boost and improve the blood circulation. As I said over the phone please use anklet which I have already...more

9 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 35 years old from Bongaigaon

Have tested all details like cbc, esr,crp, ana,vitamin d25, rh factor, creatinine and wrist ap and lat. All reports are within normal limits. Rf 9.2, hs c-reactive protein 1.31 mg/l, ccp antibody peptide (serum elisa) 12.2,anti nuclear antibody also negative 7.9 u/ml. All test parameters look normal but still swelling is there with mild pain. Swelling is more on ankle joint. What to do now. Local doctor prescribed hcqs 300 for 1 month.

Dr. Vipul Khera90%(40 ratings)

M. Ch. (Ortho), DNB (Orthopedics), Diplo...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi

Please do anti ccp blood test. Most probably yiu have rheumatoid arthritis. That's why you r given hcqs 300.

59 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 17 years old from Firozpur

Hi! I accidentally dropped my phone on my ankle bone 2 days back and the pain has gotten lil worse over the time. There is no swelling/ numbness/ fatigue. There is little redness but I can wiggle my toes easily and I can walk but it pains if I stand for too long/walk/rotate my ankle. There is sharp pain when touched/pressed. Is it some kind of fracture or soft tissue injury?

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin.
Heat therapy
heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.

9 people found this helpful

Health Query

I am 28 yo female. I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago. On the night of injury I had some swelling and could’t walk but was able to within next 1-2 days. Now I am able to walk without any pain. However, my leg only hurts if moved in a certain left-right motion. I do not have any swelling or bruise. Not sure if this needs more time.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

6 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 33 years old from Ahmedabad

I have retrocalcaneal bursitis issue, I took treatment but didn't work is there any cure for it I have been facing issue past 7-8 years.

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

You can definitely undergo ultrasound and it will have good results. Try ice for the timebeing for next 10 days and alongside you can also do ultrasound therapy.

19 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 23 years old from Ghaziabad

One month before I got ankle sprain. Then I apply ice therapy first and then heath therapy, the swollen was gone after 4-5 days. And now I can walk without pain, and can run also at normal speed but there is some pain still there. Whenever ankle got twisted a little bit it generates pain. I have also taken pain killers which specially used in these kind of treatment but pain is still there. What to do?

Dr. Julie Mercy J David91%(41326 ratings)

Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai

How is an ankle sprain treated?
Treating a sprained ankle promotes recovery and prevents further discomfort. It’s important not to put weight on the injured area while you’re recovering from an ankle sprain.
Home treatments
you may be able to treat mild sprains at home. Recommended home care treatments include:
•using elastic bandages (such as an ace bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly
•wearing a brace to support your ankle
•using crutches, if needed
•ele...more

23 people found this helpful

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