Suggest remedy for swelling in ankle post injury
Patient: My wife, 76, turned her ankle getting out of her chair at a park. I plied an ice pack out of our cooler & returned home within 3/4 of an hour & applied ice packs for the past 2 hours .she has an egg size swelling on the outside of her ankle bone with considerable bruising Doctor: HiThanks for your queryAfter going through your query I came to know that you had injury ankle while playing volleyball and fell while spiking the ball. It seems to me soft tissue injury (sprain). X-ray may be done to exclude fracture. Putting ice is OK . You should not use it till it pains. Splint can be used to rest it. Leg should be keep elevated on pillow to reduce swelling. Analgesic such as diclofenac will be of use for pain. You can take vitamin B-complex and C to promote healing. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.You can also write to me directly on below link:https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirorthoWishing you good health.Take care.