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Suggest Treatment For Pain, Swelling And Inflammation After Accidentally Twisting Right Ankle

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2015
Question: I have twisted my right ankle yesterday morning--I took Tylenol but did not work--now taking advil--I can stand and put some weight on it but wind up limping after a few minutes--icing did not work--I better pull out the crutches. Can't seem to get the inflammation under control--still swollen--pain moving up the leg--I must not be doing something right--two toes feel numb.
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should get immediate radiograph

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You have all things correctly done. RICE (rest ice compression and elevation) but still did not get better even with NSAIDs and that immediately calls for a detailed evaluation including xray. You can get a direct referral from nurse for an Xray and then meet a primary care physician.

This will save time and quicker treatment if there is break and casting is needed.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain, Swelling And Inflammation After Accidentally Twisting Right Ankle

Brief Answer: You should get immediate radiograph Detailed Answer: Hi. You have all things correctly done. RICE (rest ice compression and elevation) but still did not get better even with NSAIDs and that immediately calls for a detailed evaluation including xray. You can get a direct referral from nurse for an Xray and then meet a primary care physician. This will save time and quicker treatment if there is break and casting is needed.