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How Can Swelling In The Ankles Be Treated?

I slipped on the stairs more than a month ago. Iced ankle for 48 hrs (20 min on 20 min off). Went to see an ortho guy. Told me to wear the boot for a couple of weeks. It was 90 degrees out. Very uncomfortable. Ankle still swells up. In the morning it is normal size. What should I do?
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
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Hello there. welcome to healthcare magic.
Thanks for your query.

After going through your history you seem to have soft tissue injury of ankle.( Ligament tear ) of ankle. which will take usually 6 weeks to 8 weeks. If you walk too much it may take more time. So wait and take rest. It wil will be fine in some days .
sweeping wil will come down once ligament heals completely.

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How Can Swelling In The Ankles Be Treated?

Hello there. welcome to healthcare magic. Thanks for your query. After going through your history you seem to have soft tissue injury of ankle.( Ligament tear ) of ankle. which will take usually 6 weeks to 8 weeks. If you walk too much it may take more time. So wait and take rest. It wil will be fine in some days . sweeping wil will come down once ligament heals completely. I hope this solves your query