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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In Ankle
Question: I have very sharp pain in my ankle, what can I do?
Brief Answer:
Could be ankle arthritis life Gout. Needs medication, hydration, limb elevation
Detailed Answer:
Hi there. Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for the query.
I suggest you keep your leg elevated on a pillow. Apply hot water bag. Drink plenty of water. Take pain killer Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days after meals. You could be suffering from Arthritis like Gout. Don't apply weight on it till you are comfortable to do so.
Once you feel better you can get an X-ray of the ankle(AP & Lat ), Serum Uric acid level and Joint aspiration testing if possible to confirm it.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Could be ankle arthritis life Gout. Needs medication, hydration, limb elevation
Detailed Answer:
Hi there. Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for the query.
I suggest you keep your leg elevated on a pillow. Apply hot water bag. Drink plenty of water. Take pain killer Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days after meals. You could be suffering from Arthritis like Gout. Don't apply weight on it till you are comfortable to do so.
Once you feel better you can get an X-ray of the ankle(AP & Lat ), Serum Uric acid level and Joint aspiration testing if possible to confirm it.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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