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How Can Sprained Ankle In A Child Be Treated?
Question: My Doughter got ankle twist on last week friday, She is 7months old after that she is having pain in her leg not sure where exactly, but she is unable to play free with that leg, Let me know what ointment we can apply to her leg such that it will be cured at the earliest. Awaiting your response in this regards.
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Brief Answer:
Can be a soft tissue injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After an ankle twist, there can be a persistent pain even if there is no bone injury. This can be due to soft tissue injury and stretching of ligaments due to twisting.
Application of ointment can increase the swelling and discomfort. It is best to use an elastic brace around the ankle for complete rest so that it can heal. You can also continue giving her the pain killer and consult your doctor again in case pain and swelling are gradually increasing to rule out an infection. A local hematoma in the area can be painful and can take 7-10 days to recover. Avoid massaging the area as it can increase the internal bleeding and swelling.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a soft tissue injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After an ankle twist, there can be a persistent pain even if there is no bone injury. This can be due to soft tissue injury and stretching of ligaments due to twisting.
Application of ointment can increase the swelling and discomfort. It is best to use an elastic brace around the ankle for complete rest so that it can heal. You can also continue giving her the pain killer and consult your doctor again in case pain and swelling are gradually increasing to rule out an infection. A local hematoma in the area can be painful and can take 7-10 days to recover. Avoid massaging the area as it can increase the internal bleeding and swelling.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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