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Suggest Treatment For Severe Ankle Sprain

My ankle was sprained very badly for the past 2 weeks. I am now walking on it normal with a little bit of swelling still visible. I am experiencing some peeling of the skin around the ankle, why? Do I have an infection of some sort? Is it common with most sprains?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I have studied your case and peeling of skin is not a common feature after ankle sprain. I think you must have applied some ointment over your ankle and these ointment can cause such peeling of skin.
It is not a infection. If there is too much itching along with peeling that you can sow it to a skin specialist. I would also suggest you to apply hot water fomentation and also apply compression bandage. Do not walk or jump too much.If your pain increases than you can get x ray of the ankle joint.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Ankle Sprain

I have studied your case and peeling of skin is not a common feature after ankle sprain. I think you must have applied some ointment over your ankle and these ointment can cause such peeling of skin. It is not a infection. If there is too much itching along with peeling that you can sow it to a skin specialist. I would also suggest you to apply hot water fomentation and also apply compression bandage. Do not walk or jump too much.If your pain increases than you can get x ray of the ankle joint. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup question.