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What Causes Swelling And Limp While Walking After Ankle Got Hurt?
i tripped over a steel post about 3 inches off the ground. in hitting my left leg just above the ankle. had to rub it for few minutes before i could walk. the next day i could hardly walk, took ibuprofen & treated it like a sprang ankle. now one week later it is still swollen & i walk with a limp. is their more i could do?
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
Hi, it seems you have hurt quite hard, as even after one week, you are having pain and swelling.Two things are required,
1 X Ray ankle AP and Lat views,
2 Apply crepe bandage , continue your medication, and keep limb elevated.
if these resolve, be happy.
If persist consult your doctor.
1 X Ray ankle AP and Lat views,
2 Apply crepe bandage , continue your medication, and keep limb elevated.
if these resolve, be happy.
If persist consult your doctor.
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