Question 1

can meloxicam relieve pain from a sprained ankle?

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Yes: Take 15 mg once a day for 4-5 days.

Question 2

what is a high ankle sprain?

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involves the t-f lig: The ligaments that attached to the front ; back of the tibia; ; fibula that keep them from spreading causing a widening of the ankle mortise. Grade 1= moest minor ; grade 3 is a complete tear ; is often surgical.Isurgical . In the illustration they r the ant inf ; post inf t/f ligaments.

Question 3

how is a high ankle sprain treated?

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It Depends: There are differing opinions with this subject.  But a high ankle sprain needs to be immobilized, usually in a boot, sometimes walking and others using crutches to start with.  The recovery time is usually longer than a standard ankle sprain.  On occasion if there is a major tear of the ligament, surgery can be needed to fix it.

Question 4

what sort of problem is an ankle sprain?

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Sprain: See the note about ankle fracture. Most sprains are stretching of the ligaments, the tendons are elastic so they can move a little without breaking, but many of the tendon fibers may tear or stretch unrepairably, so that a permanent injury is found that can lead to degeneration of the cartilage and degenerative arthritis.

Question 5

what could happen if i leave an ankle sprain untreated?

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Prolonged pain: If ignored, one may have prolonged pain and possible risk of re-injury.

Question 6

what's first-degree ankle sprain?

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Tear of...: First degree sprain - is a tear of only a few fibers of the ligament (in this case, the anterior-tibial fibular ligament) the atfl.  It's also known as a "strain" and caused from a rapid inversion injury of the ankle or "rolling" the ankle inside, such as stepping off a curb the wrong way.

Question 7

what to do for an ankle sprain in high heels?

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RICE: Simple things like rest, ice packs, compression wraps and elevation are helpful in the immediate setting.  If this does not help, it may we helpful to see a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedist who can get xrays to ensure there are no breaks and properly immobilize you in an ankle brace or boot.  You may want to consider flat shoes in the future.

Question 8

what could happen if you don't immobilize an ankle sprain?

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Delayed healing: The tendons that are sprained may never heal and you may develop a chronic problem

Question 9

can a ankle sprain cause heel pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are compensating for the pain with weight bearing, then you can put more pressure on the heel and and have pain. You can also develop over use injuries such as plantar fascitis.

Question 10

can a rolled ankle sprain my achilles?

Accepted Answer

Achilles Tendon:  Where is your pain physically?  Just above the heel?  Achilles strain, tendonitis or rupture may occur with injury.  See: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324800#causes

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