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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Painful Heel
Question: I twisted my ankle 8 wks ago and its better but not the heel of my foot still hard to bear weight. Heel swollen.
Brief Answer:
Elevation and excercises are helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
After going through your query I came to know that you got sprained your ankle 8 weeks back. It is better now but your heel is swollen . Elevation of limb over pillow during resting and sleeping periods will be helpful to reduce swelling. Active exercises of ankle and foot will be of help in reducing swelling. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen.
What is mode of injury? You can get x ray of ankle AP and lateral view to rule out fracture.
You can discuss with your Doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Elevation and excercises are helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
After going through your query I came to know that you got sprained your ankle 8 weeks back. It is better now but your heel is swollen . Elevation of limb over pillow during resting and sleeping periods will be helpful to reduce swelling. Active exercises of ankle and foot will be of help in reducing swelling. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen.
What is mode of injury? You can get x ray of ankle AP and lateral view to rule out fracture.
You can discuss with your Doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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