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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ankle Post An Injury

Hi I got home from a Hockey game and during the game a guy took a shot that I blocked right in the ball of the ankle. I played the rest of the game and then came home to find it swollen and in more pain. I cannot walk and it hurts without putting pressure on it. What should I do?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain as you have got a direct trauma over the ankle there is a possibility of having a bony fracture and you need to first of all consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and he can evaluate you to rule out for the exact cause of pain and swelling..
In case if there is a fracture reduction of bone segments and fixation will be done to initiate bone healing..
In case if there is no fracture and only soft tissue injury you can start doing cool compresses over the swelling..
You can apply analgesic gel containing Diclofenac along with steroid containing ointment to reduce inflammation and swelling..
Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Elevate your leg while lying down..
Avoid excessive exertion to the feet by trying to walk less and rest more..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ankle Post An Injury

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain as you have got a direct trauma over the ankle there is a possibility of having a bony fracture and you need to first of all consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and he can evaluate you to rule out for the exact cause of pain and swelling.. In case if there is a fracture reduction of bone segments and fixation will be done to initiate bone healing.. In case if there is no fracture and only soft tissue injury you can start doing cool compresses over the swelling.. You can apply analgesic gel containing Diclofenac along with steroid containing ointment to reduce inflammation and swelling.. Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Elevate your leg while lying down.. Avoid excessive exertion to the feet by trying to walk less and rest more.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..