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Query: 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 ... Read Full »
Answer: 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... Read Full »
How to manage a sprained ankle surgically?
Query: Hello doctor,I am looking for a second opinion on surgical options for a grade 3 sprained ankle. I have attached herewith the MRI results. The results show a ruptured anterior tibiofibular ligament and a partial tear of the posterior tibiofibular ligament with disruption of distal tibiofibular synde... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images you have provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I think only the anterior tibiofibular ligament has ruptured and all the other ligaments are sprained only. I would suggest you manage it non-surgically as all the othe... Read Full »
I have been suffering from swollen and discolored foot. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I fell during my netball game last week, and my ankle cracked and became swollen. So I went to the hospital and had an X-ray done. They did not examine me because they thought my ankle was not fractured. But today I cannot move my foot as it is swollen, and I also noticed discoloration... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. This is an ankle sprain. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Keep the leg elevated. Use ankle stirrup brace. Apply ice pack thrice daily for two days. Take tablet Piroxicam (nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug)... Read Full »
I sprained my ankle two months ago. But my ankle is still swollen. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I sprained my ankle two months ago, and the ankle swelled up. The swelling went down a little, and it still is swollen. According to my doctor, it is just a stretch in the ligament, and resting at home would help improve it. Is it normal to have a swollen ankle for this duration? What ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Keep your legs and ankle elevated. Use an air-stirrup ankle support brace or orthosis. You can wear shoes over it too. Apply ice thrice daily for tw... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have a history of intense pain when pressure is applied to my foot. Additionally, I have previously suffered from a broken toe. Today, a few hours ago, I had a significant fall on my ankle, resulting in noticeable soreness and a slight bruise. Walking is currently painful. I would lik... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Yes, based on your symptoms, it does appear to be an ankle sprain. I recommend you to take X-rays to rule out any fractures or significant damage. In the meantime, you can follow these measures: Keep the ankle elevated as much as possib... Read Full »
I injured my ankle while playing. Please review my X-ray.
Query: Hi doctor,I injured my ankle while playing basketball. I have a swollen ankle on the left side and slightly less minor swelling on the right side of my ankle. I have a splint and taking calcium medicine along with other medicine and painkiller to reduce swelling. X-ray initially suggested a minor ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you have a small medial malleolus avulsion fracture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a very small fragment and you do not need to worry about it. Your major injury is on the lateral side, which is the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle ... Read Full »
Query: Hello sir,There is an issue I have broken my lower end of fibula during ankle sprain. A very little part just like a bean is broken. Here I am sending my digital X- ray. Is it healed or not? I am taking enough rest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This can either be a fracture or an extra bone called a sesamoid bone called OS subifibulare (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), this can be differentiated by clinical examination and getting an X-ray of ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I sprained my ankle last week and now my foot and ankle are very much swollen. My foot including my ankle is tender. It hurts on the heels while walking and so I am limping. I cannot put pressure on the foot and I am taking Strattera. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This seems to be a ligament injury. You need to take the following tablets: Tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg should be taken twice daily, once in the morning and another at night for 10 days after food. Tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg should be ... Read Full »
My Knee locked up a week ago, and I have severe ankle pain and swelling. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, About three weeks ago, I was running, and my knee 'locked' up, and suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my right ankle, which got instantly swollen. I thought it was a sprain, so I used deep heat pads for the swelling and wore an ankle brace. But my problem is I cannot stand for long becaus... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ankle seems to have a ligament sprain, which can be associated with some cartilage injury of the ankle, considering your weight. So I suggest you take the following medications, and if you do not get relief from pain, you will be required to do an MRI (magnetic res... Read Full »
What to do for ankle sprain causing swelling and tingling on toes?
Query: Hello doctor, I sprang my ankle four days ago and went to the ER and they did an x-ray and of course, they could only tell me if there were any major fractures or breaks because of the swelling. Now the swelling has gone down a lot but just a little remain. Hardly there is any bruising, but it is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you should go to the clinic and see an orthopedic surgeon because after the swelling and pain reduces they can evaluate you better to find a cause. That is if there is any major ligament injury or no, or if it has sprained. The tingling can be due to small nerve... Read Full »