should i cancel my orthopaedic appt weds for my ankle sprain? in air cast on crutches sore but not swollen.no breaks but xray showed s space

Question

Ankle sprain for 6 weeks now and it's still swollen and I'm still in pain. And when I sprained it I heard a crack got a X-ray no break there any sugg?

Answer 1

Not a good idea: It is important to keep your doctors appointment even if your conditions has improved.

Answer 2

See below: I would keep your follow-up orthopedic evaluation . You may have a syndesmotic ligament injury besides an ankle sprain i would recommend some follow x-rays with your orthopedic surgeon when you see him promptly . In the interim continue with your aircast i would wrap it up with an ace bandage at least and keep it elevated and you could use ice 20 minutes every hour to help with swelling and don't walk on it for now use your two crutches good luck thank you.

Answer 3

Hyperextensibility: Flat feet can be associated with Marfan syndrome, as joints can be hyperextensible.

Answer 4

Get tested: If you have high risk sexual behavior or use IV illicit drugs, get tested. Don't wait for symptoms because you might not have them until really late. Only one lymph node is not very dangerous but i would have a consultation with the physician to be on the safe side.

Answer 5

You have alot: Going on so instead of speculating what you may or may not have a complete history. Physical and bloodwork is in order with an internist.

Answer 6

Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts. They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react. They shrink when all is well.

Answer 7

Maybe: A blood pregnancy test would be a good idea, ? Bladder infection. Maybe your period is about to start.

Answer 8

HPT: Don't know how long your cycle is. Has it been at least 14 days since sexual intercourse. If you took pregnancy test right at time of missed period, consider another one. If has been at least a week or more since missed period is is most likely accurate.

Answer 9

Numb the mouth: Anything that will decrease the pain in the mouth will help her drink. Ice cold foods act as a local anesthesia as they numb the area. Try popsicles, ice cream, jello, as well as pedialyte popsicles that will keep her hydrated. Also oragel will help. As it is a viral disease, there is no antibiotics that will help it. It will go away on its own.

Answer 10

None: Although it is uncomfortable hand, foot and mouth disease is typical benign and fairly brief in duration.

Answer 11

Rheumatoid: She should be seen by a rheumatologist and placed on the appropriate medications pain medication and anti-inflammatory medication. Physical therapy may or may not be part of the treatment as well.

Answer 12

Need Rheumatologist: A good rheumatologist can do a thorough history and exam recommend the proper treatment (e.g. Meds, injections, surgery...).

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