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Suggest Medication For Sprain And Severe Pain
Hi I fell down my basement stairs 6 days ago I went and had x rays twice they told me I sprayed it I haven t gotten any relief using any medications I have had it elevated a lot can t put pressure on it at all it s swollen it uncontrollable touches and I get Charlie horses in it also it s freezing I feel pin and needles feeling numbness and tingling it feel like it has a mind if it s own please help me to what u should do and why this is happening
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
Hi,
The sprain is injury to joint due to stress to it's ligaments. Usually mild sprain is relieved by- rest to the part, cold packs, anti inflammatory drugs -within 10days.
The symptoms you have seem to be a sevier type of sprain,where the ligament tear is there. The tingling suggests involvement of nerves along with that.
I would advice you to consult an orthopedic doctor for local examination/ CT scan or MRI to know gravity of sprain& needful treatment.
Till then take Ibuprofen paracetamol pill, raise the part,don't put weight on it.You can use crutches for movements for few days,
. Thanks
The sprain is injury to joint due to stress to it's ligaments. Usually mild sprain is relieved by- rest to the part, cold packs, anti inflammatory drugs -within 10days.
The symptoms you have seem to be a sevier type of sprain,where the ligament tear is there. The tingling suggests involvement of nerves along with that.
I would advice you to consult an orthopedic doctor for local examination/ CT scan or MRI to know gravity of sprain& needful treatment.
Till then take Ibuprofen paracetamol pill, raise the part,don't put weight on it.You can use crutches for movements for few days,
. Thanks
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