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Gym Injury
Hello Doctor,
I had a mild leg sprain recently and was advised to take rest. However, I went to the gym and since then the pain and discomfort have worsened.
I am now experiencing increased pain while walking and slight swelling. Could you please advise if I should continue complete rest.
Thank you.
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You should take rest when advised even if u r feeling better.. it will worsen the situation. Take rest atleast for a week... no walking except for the toilet.
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COMPLETE REST.
ETEROCOXIB MR TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR 10 DAYS.
SHALCAL XT ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 3 WEEKS.
LOCALLY VOLINI SPRAY LOCALLY TWO TIMES.
OR CONSULT SUPERSPECIALIST LIKE ORTHOPEDIC
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Consult me for further evaluation
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Yes ,you need completely rest for 5 days and take some painkiller and muscle relaxants. Also apply diclogel for quick relief.
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You need proper rest for 3-4 days...
Adequate hydration.. 2-3 litres per day
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Please do consult me via practo
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Your initial mild sprain has likely worsened due to early gym activity, and now shows:
• Increased pain while walking
• Mild swelling
Health Tips
• Avoid massage in the first 48–72 hours
• Use ankle support/brace
• Gradually start physiotherapy after pain reduces
• Do not rush back to gym—return only after full recovery
⚠️ Red flags:
• Severe swelling or bruising
• Inability to walk
• Persistent worsening pain
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes you need rest
Take tab dolocide m.r one every 8hours for 4 days, after meals.
Tab shelcal 300mg one morning and one evening for 2 weeks.
Keep a crepe bandage tied to the leg while walking.
Get x ray done to exclude a hairline fracture.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sumit Verma
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Ya it's normal simple your can take Brufen 400 mg once a day.
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