My grade 3 sprained ankle is paining extremely, and I am unable to bear weight. Why?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a male with a weight of 72 kilograms and a height of five feet nine inches. I have a grade 3 sprained ankle. On the first day, I had severe swelling with a size of a softball as well as bruising. It started to appear overnight. On the fourth day, I consulted a doctor and took X-rays. The doctor told me it was a grade 3 sprain and he told me that it has a recovery time of 3 to 6 weeks. Currently, I am unable to bear my weight due to my swelling. My bruising remains the same. Even if my foot is not elevated, I have extreme pain. What is the reason?

Answered by Ranjeet Singha

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Mr. Ranjeet Singha is a Physiotherapist. He is skilled in assessing and managing musculoskeletal, neurological, and sports-related conditions. He is experienced in designing personalized rehabilitation programs, pain management techniques, manual therapy, exercise therapy, post-surgical recovery, and injury prevention. He also provides guidance on improving mobility, strength, and overall functional fitness.

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Hi,

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As per the information, I suggest you follow the PRICE protocol. Follow protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation. I suggest you wear ankle support or brace or taping the ankle to have more stability and thus accelerates healing. Try to move the foot within the brace gradually without stressing. Avoid bearing weight on the affected foot. If there is no improvement within a week, kindly consult an orthopedic surgeon or physiotherapist.

Answered by Ranjeet Singha
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 6, 2020
Reviewed At July 1, 2023

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Mr. Ranjeet Singha is a Physiotherapist. He is skilled in assessing and managing musculoskeletal, neurological, and sports-related conditions. He is experienced in designing personalized rehabilitation programs, pain management techniques, manual therapy, exercise therapy, post-surgical recovery, and injury prevention. He also provides guidance on improving mobility, strength, and overall functional fitness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Mr. Ranjeet Singha is a Physiotherapist. He is skilled in assessing and managing musculoskeletal, neurological, and sports-related conditions. He is experienced in designing personalized rehabilitation programs, pain management techniques, manual therapy, exercise therapy, post-surgical recovery, and injury prevention. He also provides guidance on improving mobility, strength, and overall functional fitness.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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