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Got swell at the ankle after fall
While walking, slipped suddenly and now my ankle got twisted and swollen. Please help what needs to be done
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Kindly go to a near by hospital emergency room.
There may be boney injury.
You should be treated accordingly.
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Rest
Immobilize
Cold fomentation
Elevation
X-ray to Riley any fracture
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avoid weight bearing
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If you can’t walk and pain over any bony parts need x ray. Consult orthopaedic doctor in person near by - he will let you know - need for X-rays. If it is only ligament injury and inversion or eversion of ankle. Elevation ice- it will take up to six weeks to heal.
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Do local iceing
Do rest ...
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chat of personally for more details
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Dr. Gurram Sudhakar Reddy
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Get X-rays first to look for any fracture. If nothing probably might require casting
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LATER MRI TO ELVALUATE LIGAMENT STATUS
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Dr. Ratnesh Singh
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
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.
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Dr. Manjunath Gopal
Orthopedist
25 yrs exp
Bangalore
If you are able to walk with pain
It could be an ankle sprain
Rest elevation and cold packs will help
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If not able to walk , will need an X Ray to r/o fracture
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Dr. Siddhartha Maredupaka
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Could be ACUTE ANKLE SPRAIN
Are you able to walk around with your affected foot down ?
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Relative Rest
Ice packs locally
crepe bandage
elevation of the leg over a pillow
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can take meds for swelling and pain
they will help you get over this phase
do get an x ray once the situation calms down to rule out a bony injury
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