Suggest medical treatment for sprained and swollen ankle
Patient: 55YO male seems to be sprained ankle with swelling from twist injury, but feels much better with walking and activity. After sitting an hour or so much worse pain when getting up and almost can t bear weight for the first steps 3 days - using ice and Advil and elevate when can. Doctor: Dear patient Ankle sprain is less likely since pain increases on walking and activity in sprained ankle. where exactly is the pain?  if it is within  ankle and improves with activity inflammatory condition is more likely like early arthritis. If pain is in the bottom of heel bone likely disease is plantar fascitis. you need to be examined by orthopaedic surgeon to conform diagnosis. Meanwhile start tab zerodol sp twice a day for pain relief.