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I twisted my ancle
Hello, doctor! I am feeling unwell. I twisted my ancle. I fell off my bicycle. It really hurts. It might be broken, Should I call an ambulance?
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well twisted ankle most of time is just a sprain means excessive strechin of ligaments
if pain is too much take
tab diclofenac 100 mg tab aftr sm food it wud be helpful
just to be sure need to take Xray both anterior and lateral view
c a orthopedic surgeon nearby in morning
if its sprain u might need Crepe bandage to be tied for 1 to 2 week till its alright In case of dislocation of bones or frature it has to be put in cast for lil more time or surgically wired (its very rare in such low velocity trauma so dont worry abot dis..i just told u since u shud knw dis
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volini spray really helps to alleviate pain so meanwhile u cn put it.
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no message has to be done cz if its fracture clotted blood breaks and dislodge in to brain or lung blood vessels causing immediate threat of life type condition like pulmonary embolism or brain stroke. so nvr ever try ur hands on dat.
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