Q. How to reduce the pain due to ankle sprain?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.

• I generally see many cases like this in my clinic. I give them a splint, rest, analgesics, anti-inflammatory tablets and ice pack till the swelling reduces to some extent. Then we get an x-ray and if necessary an MRI done to find out the exact cause.

• From the history you have mentioned, it seems that you have very weak ankles in particular or all the ligaments in general.

• Such recurrent sprains occur either due to some old untreated childhood injury or weak ligaments or muscles around the joint.

• I suggest you should get an x-ray or MRI to find out the reason. To prevent yourself from getting recurrent sprains, you should see a good physiotherapist and do the ankle strengthening exercises.

• You should eventually get back to normal in a few weeks. Nothing to worry about. Do get back to me after your reports are ready.

For further information consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/orthopaedician-and-traumatologist

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Patil Mahaveer Jingonda

Experience: 21 + Yrs

Orthopedics And Traumatology

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