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How Can Pain And Swelling Above The Ankle Be Treated?

My 12 year old rolled her ankle in gymnastics. She and her coach heard a sound when she fell. It was a low impact move. There is little to no swelling. It hurts above the ankle. It is very tender to touch and she can’t put weight on it. Should I bother taking her in and where should I take her if I do. I’m afraid the GP won’t know anything. My only other option is ER or urgent care. Most likely they are going to say it’s a low grade high sprain, stay off of it for a few days. My other problem is I don’t know how to immobilize it properly. Will they give her something? I’ve looked and can’t find anything but a walking boot. But she can’t walk on it,so that seems heavy and useless.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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Hello,

If it is very tender and she cannot bear weight on it, I would advise you must see a doctor, and getting an x-ray done to be sure that there is no minor fracture. Emergency room (ER) will be the best option.

Stabilizing it with a backslap will also better be decided there after seeing the x-ray. We also advise cold application along with paracetamol and ibuprofen to such patients for some time. Rest is necessary as well.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
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How Can Pain And Swelling Above The Ankle Be Treated?

Hello, If it is very tender and she cannot bear weight on it, I would advise you must see a doctor, and getting an x-ray done to be sure that there is no minor fracture. Emergency room (ER) will be the best option. Stabilizing it with a backslap will also better be decided there after seeing the x-ray. We also advise cold application along with paracetamol and ibuprofen to such patients for some time. Rest is necessary as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman