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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Ankles After An Injury?

I was walking down the stairs and hit the edge and my ankle twisted and then landed on my feet on the ground and twisted it again and then it popped and i fell to the ground. It is very painful to walk on and is swelling and bruising. What do you think it is?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Dear patient
There are two possibilities 1. Ankle sprain with deltoid ligament injury 2. Minor fracture. I would advise radiograph of ankle with foot to rule out fracture. If it turns abnormal consult orthopaedic surgeon. If it's normal apply cold compress and crepe bandage. Take tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for 5 days. Avoid weight bearing on injured ankle for a week.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Ankles After An Injury?

Dear patient There are two possibilities 1. Ankle sprain with deltoid ligament injury 2. Minor fracture. I would advise radiograph of ankle with foot to rule out fracture. If it turns abnormal consult orthopaedic surgeon. If it s normal apply cold compress and crepe bandage. Take tab diclofenac plus serratiopeptodase combination twice a day for 5 days. Avoid weight bearing on injured ankle for a week.