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? asked in HealthGeneral Health CareInjuries · 8 years ago

My right ankle is hurting ?

a while ago i was playing soccer and all of a sudden my right ankle started to hurt, it felt like a burning/ stinging sensation. i dont think its sprained because i didnt fall or twist it at all, but do any of u might know what it is? srry for the little info. thanks

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  • 8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    You might have just pulled a muscle. Can you walk on it? If it keeps hurting, rest it as much as possible, and ice it for 15-20min every couple of hours!

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I might relaxation your ankle by way of doing low have an impact on sporting events like biking. You can nonetheless ice the field to cut back swelling and infection. Anti-inflammatory over-the-counter medicines too can cut back the infection. Try ibuprofen (in the event you wouldn't have an hypersensitivity to NSAID-Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). You can take that each 4 hours and it'll construct for your method so you'll stroll for the duration of the day. You will have to additionally practice a bandage for compression across the ankle for extended splint-like help. They can also be bought at a drug retailer, only for ankles and a few for knees. I might see a Doctor as quickly as you'll in order that an X-ray or test can also be played to make sure you do not need a strain fracture or a sprain.

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