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Suggest Treatment For Sprained Ankle

Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2017

Question: Hi doctor,
I got my right leg ankle twisted on friday 24th march.
i consulted a doctor who took an x ray of my ankle and said that it is an ankle sprain.
He suggested R.I.C.E. method for 2 days and then treating ankle with hot water containing salt in it.
Also he gave me some medicines to take daily for 7 days.
Could you please suggest some fast recovery for my ankle as my wedding date is approaching in 10 days and i have to get back on my foot walking normally before my marriage.

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wear ankle brace.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have got the query.

In addition to all that yor are doing, you should try to take rest for atleast 5 days and if you want to go then wear ankle brace while standing or walking.

Ankle brace will take much load of your body while standing or walking.

As ligaments of your ankle are sprained ankle brace will provide them rest.

Taking rest is also a part of treatment although your marriage is near but its important.

Avoid upstairs as much as you can.

I hope you got the point.

Thanks,

Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (4 hours later)

i am wearing the ankle brace for all day long and have taken a week off from office, taking proper rest.
is there any thing else which i could do to boost the repair of my ankle.

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take rest.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the response.

Apart from all that, most importantly take rest.

Rest will heal the ligaments.

Nothing more than this required.

You will be alright before marriage.

Goodluck.

Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana