Suggest Treatment For Pain, Redness And Swelling In The Ankle

Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2016

Question: I have swelling redness and pain in my ankle. It is much worse at night and much more swollen at night. Very painful but I can walk. Not sure if I need an x-ray.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I need little more detail of the illness

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case and I think you may have sprain in ankle. But before I advised you anything I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1.Did you have any injury to ankle?
2.Can you send me images of your ankle?
3. Do you have Diabetes or thyroid or smoking?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (4 minutes later)

1. I don't recall having any accident on Thursday.
2. How do I send a photograph to you?
3. I do have diabetes. My A1c is 7.0. No thyroid and no smoking.
Also, FYI, I do not eat meat but I do eat seafood.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it is ankle synovitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
I have studied your case and I think you are having ankle synovitis.In this condition there is pain and swelling in ankle joint. It is very common in Diabetic patients.
1. You need to apply ankle support.
2.Tablet Advil or Brufen can be taken for pain relief.
3.Volitran gel local application.
4.Ice fomentation.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Avoid standing for long time or walking.let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

Can you explain recommendation number 4. Ice formentation? Do you mean treat the area with ice?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you have to apply ice pack around ankle

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes you need to apply ice pack around ankle. It will decrease pain and swelling both. Wish you a fast recovery.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar