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Sore ankle/foot
I went over on my ankle in heels 6 days ago. I felt a snapping pain and it hurt but I carried on. It started to really throb 3-4 hours later and now it hurts 6 days later. I can walk on it but it hurts to put pressure on it, right on the top of my foot to the left hand side.
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Looks as soft tissue injury
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ankle binder NSAIDS rest ho pads
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Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation
⢠Give yourself a foot massage.Start with your toes, using your thumb to massage them in circular motions. Then move to the arch under your foot and gradually work your way down to the heel, applying pressure with your fingers and palm of your hand. Use lotion to allow your hand to move smoothly over your foot.
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Your history suggests high energy trauma.
Try applying Ice packs.
Keep affected limb elevated.
Medications like Enzomac will help in swelling.
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share x-rays.
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Persistent pain and swelling can be sure to either fracture or ligament sprains.
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