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Sports Injuries

Sports injuries can range from mild to severe during sports or exercise activities. Treatment often involves rest, ice, compression, elevation, pain management, and rehabilitation exercises. Prevention through warm-ups, proper equipment, technique, and conditioning is important.

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I fell on the volleyball ground, and now my foot is red and swollen. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I fell on the volleyball ground a few days back, and now my foot is red and swollen, and it is hard to walk. Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Shinas Hussain A. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your description, you are probably having a sprain in your feet. It is nothing but mild inflammation of your ligaments and nothing to worry about. The probability of a fracture is improbable. You can go for rice therapy, including rest, i...  Read Full »

I am suffering from an anterior talofibular ligament tear. Is it safe to continue playing sports with this injury?

Query: Hello doctor, Can you provide information on a full-thickness tear of the ATFL (anterior talofibular ligament)? Additionally, I would like to know if it is safe for me to continue playing sports with this injury and what is the typical healing timeline?. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan Mahmoud

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. In the case of a full tear of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), it typically requires a longer time to heal. Conservative treatment for approximately six weeks is often recommended to reduce the need for s...  Read Full »

My toenail is bleeding and bruised for the third time, but I have a sports event in three days. What precautions should I take?

Query: Hi doctor, My toenail is bruised and bleeding.. This is the third time it has happened and I have a sporting event in two days. What precautions should I take? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. My advice, Clean the area around the injured toenail with warm water and soap, and gently pat dry. Avoid rubbing the area with a towel. Apply an ice pack to the injured toenail for 15 to 20 minutes, several times a day. This will help reduce swelling and pain. Keep ...  Read Full »

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