
Hi, I’m Trying To Figure Out If I Should Go

Question: Hi, I’m trying to figure out if I should go to the hospital or not? I have a severe sprained ankle, I cannot put any weight on it. I have to walk on crutches to go around the house. I woke up this morning and I can barely move it.
Brief Answer:
Visit an orthopedist as soon as possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should go to hospital to get evaluated.
Your ankle may be sprained or broken so you should get evaluated doing a x-ray of the ankle.
Take Advil or any other painkillers you have at home, keep limb elevated and use ice compresses.
Consulting an orthopedist is necessary as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Visit an orthopedist as soon as possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should go to hospital to get evaluated.
Your ankle may be sprained or broken so you should get evaluated doing a x-ray of the ankle.
Take Advil or any other painkillers you have at home, keep limb elevated and use ice compresses.
Consulting an orthopedist is necessary as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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