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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Around Burn On Ankle

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Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 2015
Question: I fell on my treadmill and received a burn from the belt above my ankle two days ago. Now tonight my ankle is swollen. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You will be fine as long as you can put weight on the leg.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Thank you for the picture, you have sprained your ankle, it will hurt for a while, Ibuprofen should be your friend. That abrasion should heal, Vaseline and neosporin are good to use, they protect it from infection. Some say that aloe vera helps reduce the scar/dark color formation, worth a try. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Around Burn On Ankle

Brief Answer: You will be fine as long as you can put weight on the leg. Detailed Answer: Welcome to HCM. Thank you for the picture, you have sprained your ankle, it will hurt for a while, Ibuprofen should be your friend. That abrasion should heal, Vaseline and neosporin are good to use, they protect it from infection. Some say that aloe vera helps reduce the scar/dark color formation, worth a try. Take care.