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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Left Ankle Post An Injury?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: I had an injury around 3 weeks back in my left ankle . There was a lot of swelling right after injury .However I applied hot water massage and Volini ointment and in 3 -4 days it goes normal . Still after 3 week I feel very acute pain at the injury and if I stress the ankle
, swelling come back . Please suggest .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
fracture may be there.

Detailed Answer:
hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
AS par your history it seems to be fracture,kindly go for x ray ankle,till than crepe bandage rest .elevation of limb and take some pain killer
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (37 minutes later)

Hello Doc ,

I don't feel any pain in normal walking and day to day operation . Swelling only come if I stress the feet ( like putting it in same position for more than 7-8 HRS , or excessive walking ) . Do I Still not to get the X RAY done or it will can be cured by some medicines .

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
than no need for x ray.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.If you have no pain in routine than no need for x ray.Avoid excessive walking,running .Take pain killer as par required and once daily B-complex.

Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar