Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan
Orthopedician and Traumatology
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Hello doctor,
I am a 14-year-old, weighing 140 lbs, and I am around five feet four inches tall. I have been dealing with intense pain in my left ankle. It all started back nine years ago when I badly sprained it. Despite the injury, I made the mistake of walking on it the very next day, and I think I may have rushed the healing process, potentially making it worse. Right now, the pain is at about an eight out of ten, and it seems to worsen no matter what I do. I am limping a lot and constantly complaining about the pain. In addition, my knee has also started to hurt. I used to play basketball frequently, but I recently decided to quit due to these ongoing issues. The pain in my ankle is sharp and stems from that severe sprain I had about 19 months ago. It was so bad that I could not walk on it for three whole weeks, but despite the pain, I continued playing basketball. I never got it checked out by a doctor. I have also been experiencing frequent knee pain. I need your advice on what steps I should take. Are there any recommended treatments or actions I should consider? I currently use an inhaler for my asthma.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you get X-rays and an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of your ankle done. Based on the information you provided, this could potentially be cartilage damage or bone edema in the ankle joint. I suggest you make sure to elevate your feet as much as possible during the day. In addition, I suggest you use an ankle support brace which you can wear over it as well. Also apply ice three times a day for two days. In addition, I suggest you take the following medications:
Please ensure that you are not allergic to any of these medications before taking them. If you have bronchial asthma, do not take these tablets. I suggest you consult a specialist, talk with them and take medications with their consent. I hope this has helped you. Kindly follow up if you have more doubts.
Thank you.
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