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Severe Pain In The Ankle After An Injury. Need An Immediate Remedy
Fell down a decent distance and landed on my feet hard. It's been a few weeks but my left outside ankle directly below my lateral malleolus. It usually hurts (aching pain) as I begin a run. Yesterday we did a fireman carry, thrusters, sprints and burpees. Background on myself; 21 years of age, and 6'2.Used to be 310 but high intensity workouts and a high protien no carb diet had brought me down to 210 in a year. What should I do to help with this pain as I am going for a run in 1 hour?
Thu, 23 May 2013
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Sever pain after trauma over joint indicates bone injury or /and ligament injury. Get ankle X ray to rule out boney injury. Bone injury requires immobilization by cast. Ligament injury reduce the pain by Crepe bandage
To reduce pain you need to take pain killer and anti-inflammatory medications. Spray or Gel application of diclofenac gives temporary relief but safe.
Avoid excessive movement of affected joint
Take Care
Thanks for posting query
Sever pain after trauma over joint indicates bone injury or /and ligament injury. Get ankle X ray to rule out boney injury. Bone injury requires immobilization by cast. Ligament injury reduce the pain by Crepe bandage
To reduce pain you need to take pain killer and anti-inflammatory medications. Spray or Gel application of diclofenac gives temporary relief but safe.
Avoid excessive movement of affected joint
Take Care
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