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How Can Ankle Sprain With Swelling And Spreading Discoloration Be Treated?

I sprained my ankle 4 days ago and I went to a doctor for x-rays. There are no fractures or anything serious, just a bad sprain. The swelling has gone down a little but the discoloration is spreading. It was confined to the side of my foot but now has spread up my heal and over my toes. Is this bad or normal??
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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After going through your query I concluded that you are having sprain your ankle. Now you are having a bruise which is spreading to your foot. Spreading of bruise is normal. It will gradually resolve. You can apply Thrombophobe gel locally without rubbing. Vitamin B and C are useful in recovery. for sprained ankle you can apply splint like BK slab or cast or crepe bandage may be applied. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. You can also write directly to me directly on link: http://www.bit.ly./asksudhirortho
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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How Can Ankle Sprain With Swelling And Spreading Discoloration Be Treated?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you are having sprain your ankle. Now you are having a bruise which is spreading to your foot. Spreading of bruise is normal. It will gradually resolve. You can apply Thrombophobe gel locally without rubbing. Vitamin B and C are useful in recovery. for sprained ankle you can apply splint like BK slab or cast or crepe bandage may be applied. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. You can also write directly to me directly on link: http://www.bit.ly./asksudhirortho Wishing you a good health. Take care.