A sprained ankle is caused by abnormal rolling, twisting, and turning of the ankle leading to a tear in the ligaments. Most sprained ankles are caused by damage to the ligaments outside the ankle. The treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the extent of the injury.
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I have nerve pain in my left leg after being hit on my ankle. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female, 5 feet and 5 inches, 130 pounds, and on no current medications and feeling nerve pain, I believe that it may be the left ankle. It was a week ago that I got it. I was walking around a corner and did not see where I was going and hit a nerve in my ankle and i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This can be soft tissue injury of the nerve and muscle, I suggest you take the medications, 1. Tablet Ibuprofen (Lactose, Maize Starch, Hypromellose) 400 mg two times daily for ten days after food. 2. Tablet Rabeprazo... Read Full »