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I fell off my porch and landed on the ground. My right ankle immediately swelled and I can t put any weight on it. I went to the e.r.and they took X-rays. They didn t see any broken bones so sent me home. I still have pain and swelling and still can t put any weight on it.
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM A muscle sprain/strain after such a fall may give you all the symptoms you present.Since there is no fracture, i will suggest the following: -Rest well -Take pain/antiinflammatory like ibuprofen -Apply a topical pain gel like voltarene and use a bandage lightly on the leg -Elevate the leg while lying to prevent more fluid accumulation -Take a diuretic like lasilix if swelling too serious. Hope this will help you Best regards
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Right Ankle
Hi Thanks for posting on HCM A muscle sprain/strain after such a fall may give you all the symptoms you present.Since there is no fracture, i will suggest the following: -Rest well -Take pain/antiinflammatory like ibuprofen -Apply a topical pain gel like voltarene and use a bandage lightly on the leg -Elevate the leg while lying to prevent more fluid accumulation -Take a diuretic like lasilix if swelling too serious. Hope this will help you Best regards