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Does Walking Boot Cure Ankle Bruise?

Hi yes i have a 2 inch bruise on my ankle and i got it checked today but they didnt do ANYTHING! and it hurts really bad even when i take me. i am useing crutches right now becuase it hurts to put pressure on it i have been iceing,heating,and elevateing it for 3 days and it has not help is it posibal i need a walking boot?
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Sure walking boots will be useful. You can take ibuprofen to relieve pain. You can also get your x ray to see bony injury. To see ligament MRI will be useful.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist
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Does Walking Boot Cure Ankle Bruise?

Hi, Sure walking boots will be useful. You can take ibuprofen to relieve pain. You can also get your x ray to see bony injury. To see ligament MRI will be useful. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist