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Ankle twist
I have twisted ankle now its swelling and paining a lot whilr walking how long does it take pain to go away.is it requires xray.pain happens only when I walk or twist
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Based on ur history it looks like an ankle sprain
Which basically takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal in some it might take 8 weeks too.
Next Steps
1)Get an x ray ankle to rule out any fractures.
2)Limb elevation with 2 pillows
3) Good ice pack compressions
4)Crepe bamdage application/ankle binder to prevent furthur stress on ligaments.
5)Analgesic zerodol sp twice daily and chymoral forte thrice daily to reduce inflammation and swelling for a week...
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Avoid strenous works such as long standing/climbing stairs/running/jumping etc
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Get X RAY ANKLE
LIMB ELEVATION
NSAIDS AND TAB CHYMORAL FORTE FOR 3 to 5 days
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Yes, better to get ankle xray if swelling is coming
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It takes 3-6 weeks to get completely normal. Plaster or brace help you to reduce duration.
In case of torn ligament ( <1% ), you may need surgery
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Most likely this is ankle sprain (ligament injury).It will take 3-4 weeks for recovery.
Next Steps
Rest ,Ice therapy-15 min, 3 times/day
Compression using crepe bandage or ankle brace and Elevation of leg along with medicines.
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