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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Twisted Ankle
Question: I twisted my ankle playing basketball yesterday. What's the best way to bring the swelling down?
Brief Answer:
Might be sprain
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
As you have mentioned that you have a twisted ankle with edema. This could be Sprain of your ankle and the treatment would be as follows:
1. Apply analgesic creams like volini gel and apply crepe bandage over it.
2. Take complete bed rest and do not try to walk. If want to move for short distances in your place then you make sure you keep your foot flat.
3. Keep you leg elevated that is on the table or on pillow while sitting and sleeping.
4. Apply cold fomentation frequently over the swelling. This will help in reducing the swelling.
5. Any analgesics like paracetamol with serratiopeptidase combination three times a day will help in reduction of swelling and pain.
6. After following these measures, the swelling and pain should improve by 3 to 4 days. If doesn't see a Orthopedician for examination and X ray of the ankle to rule out any fractures.
Hope this answers your query. If any further clarifications will be happy to help you.
Regards.
Might be sprain
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
As you have mentioned that you have a twisted ankle with edema. This could be Sprain of your ankle and the treatment would be as follows:
1. Apply analgesic creams like volini gel and apply crepe bandage over it.
2. Take complete bed rest and do not try to walk. If want to move for short distances in your place then you make sure you keep your foot flat.
3. Keep you leg elevated that is on the table or on pillow while sitting and sleeping.
4. Apply cold fomentation frequently over the swelling. This will help in reducing the swelling.
5. Any analgesics like paracetamol with serratiopeptidase combination three times a day will help in reduction of swelling and pain.
6. After following these measures, the swelling and pain should improve by 3 to 4 days. If doesn't see a Orthopedician for examination and X ray of the ankle to rule out any fractures.
Hope this answers your query. If any further clarifications will be happy to help you.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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