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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Bruise In Leg
i twisted my ankle twice today as i was walking, y foot twisted outwards so my heel on my shoe was facing inwards, it hurt that much i cried and i think its possibly sprained because its swollen and bruised...do you think i need crutches because i can hardly walk ? thank you
Wed, 17 Feb 2016
hi,
thanks for your query
twisting of ankle can cause ligament injury or fracture or both.
yes you can use crutches for walking without putting weight on your affected side.
apply ice packs 4-5 times a day
keep your ankle elevated
you can also take antiinflammatory like ibuprofen 2-3 times a day to alleviate pain.
i would also suggest you should get an xray of your ankle done and see an orthopaedic surgeon if things don't improve
thanks
thanks for your query
twisting of ankle can cause ligament injury or fracture or both.
yes you can use crutches for walking without putting weight on your affected side.
apply ice packs 4-5 times a day
keep your ankle elevated
you can also take antiinflammatory like ibuprofen 2-3 times a day to alleviate pain.
i would also suggest you should get an xray of your ankle done and see an orthopaedic surgeon if things don't improve
thanks
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