is it normal for a possible ankle sprain to still be swollen, tender to the touch, burn an feel puffy or like theres fluid where it's swollen?

Question

I went over on the side of my foot a week ago pain awful still swollen pain on near the side of my foot feels like burning when i touch it very sore?

Answer 1

Yes.These are all: Symptoms of an ankle sprain.An orthopedist can tell if there is a more significant injury.

Answer 2

Ankle sprain: Yes. But may also be broken. You need an exam and an xray. Seek an consult with an ankle specialist.

Answer 3

No: I don't that would be wise. Ingredients in those can cause seizures in high doses, and no one knows how much is safe for a baby; also they can irritate the throat and cause it to close up.

Answer 4

No: While some pain relieving medications are ok for babies (acetaminophen and Ibuprofen if baby is over 6 months), the chemicals in sprays may not be safe for a young baby. Avoid those and rely instead on systemic medicines if needed. On occasion your pediatrician may suggest a pain-relieving gel or topical liquid, but do not use them without discussing it with your doctor.

Answer 5

No: I do not think it is necessary. Depends on the age of the child your provider may determine if strep is the problem. Otherwise most sore throats are viral. Sometimes i recommend acetaminophen.

Answer 6

No: Most of the time i prefer not give babies many medicines, but if they do seem bothered by their throats i would rather use tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (ibuprofen if older then 6 months). Cool liquids can also be helpful.

Answer 7

No: Not at all, very dangerous to use any product without discussing with your pediatrician.

Answer 8

Yes: Typically the topical antiseptic sprays are difficult to use in babies because they will have trouble opening their mouth wide enough for you to use the spray effectively. They are safe though, and can be used once or twice a day. A better option would be oral medication like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen to relieve his or her sore throat.

Answer 9

No: Some children can react to the local anesthetic in certain sprays although this is rare.

Answer 10

No: Antiseptic sprays are not effective enough to be worth the effort of spraying a baby's throat if the baby resists and most babies will resist.

Answer 11

No: I would first ask how you know that your baby has a sore throat - they may have sore gums, or might just not like eating. I would next remind you that over-the-counter throat sprays contain lidocaine, which can build up rapidly in a small baby and result in an irregular heart beat. If you really think your child has a sore throat, the best person to see is your medical provider.

Answer 12

No: A baby with a sore throat or suspected sore throat should be seen by the doctor soon, to see if there is a strep throat infection. Throat sprays are not for babies. If a young baby (under 3 months) is appearing to have a "sore throat" and not eating as much, there may be a more serious illness going on, so parents should contact the doctor right away.

Answer 13

Not recommended: Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) has a component salycelate that was linled with a devistating disease called reye's syndrome in the 70's & 80's. After physicians stopped recomending salycelate products there was a rapid decline in the frequency of that problem. Discuss your concern with your physician for the best possible comfort meds.

Answer 14

No! Especially not : With chickenpox & the " flu, " but also never in kids < 12, & probably not in teens. Bismuth subsalicylate, like aspirin, can cause reyes syndrome. In the early 70's when we still gave children's Aspirin to children for acute minor illnesses, i saw kids get horribly sick & some die from reyes syndrome. Stick with clear liquids, appropriate tylenol (acetaminophen) doses & call your pediatrician.

Answer 15

No: They do not tend to be directly related.

Answer 16

No: A sore throat would usually be related to an infection therein, not copd. Shortness of breath or a chronic productive cough could be symptoms of copd.

Answer 17

No: COPD is not felt except possibly pain in the chest with breathing. A sore throat in a smoker may be an infection, long term irritation of the vocal cords, or possibly even a cancer of the throat. If it does not resolve with treating it on your own, see your doctor to determine why it remains.

Answer 18

Not usually....: A sore throat is not a typical symptom of copd. However, a sore throat that does not go away readily needs to be evaluated by a doctor, especially if you are a smoker, because some sore throats may be a sign of cancer, which smokers are also at risk to get. So, if you have a persistent sore throat, see your doctor asap.

Answer 19

Depends on Bloodflow: If the skin around necrotic area is still healthy only a small portion is necrotic then you can start locally the first week with antibiotic cream to reduce bioburden and keep using local debridement - removedead tissue off the wound site and try to heal the area. Diabetic ulcers respond to oral vitamin k2 - you can read http://vitamink2.Org. I use 10% Phenytoin cream locally http://drbrown.Us.

Answer 20

Diabetic foot: You need to seek care from wound center or podiatrist as soon as possible. The evaluation of a diabetic foot ulcer requires a careful history, investigation of your neurological status of your feet, an assessment of the blood flow, and a comprehensive treatment plan that may include debridement, cultures, offloading (which is the most important issue most of the time), and testing. Do not delay!

Answer 21

Wound Care Center: If you suffer from any diabetic foot wound you need to see help with a certified wound care specialist and podiatric surgeon. Wound care centers specialize in treating all kinds of complicated diabertic and non diabetic wounds. If you are suffering with a necrotic wound seek medical attention, dont delay becuase a wound untreated can lead to limb loss.

Answer 22

Team approach: Depends on what is meant by necrotic. Is there blood flow to the extremity or wound? If not, a vascular or interventional cardiologist need to increase the blood flow to the extremity. A podiatrist is needed to get any bony prominence resected and to offlaod the wound. An endocrinologist is needed to get the diabetes under control if out of control.

Answer 23

Medical care: Best care would imply you are seeing the appropriate people to best deal with this condition. A team approach responsible for keeping your sugar under control, making sure your bloodflow is adequate, offloading the foot if the ulcer is on the bottom of the foot and taking care of all other comornidities. This is not something to do without proper medical attention.

Answer 24

Multiple factors: It’s changing every day. Wound care requires multi-discipline input for proper wound healing. There are multiple modalities and multiple strategies to get a wound closed but it takes a knowledgeable well trained specialist to know when to implement the appropriate treatment during the course of wound healing using evidence based medicine.

Answer 25

See a professional: Successful treatment of diabetic foot ulcers consists of addressing these three basic issues: debridement, offloading, and infection control. Seek professional assistance.

Answer 26

Maggot therapy: If the wound is necrotic this needs to be removed. Apply maggots to debride the wound. Must make sure the blood supply is adequate for healing. Need to off load the wound. See a wound care specialist.

Answer 27

Yes: It is very successful and very wildly used for this type of conditions:.

Answer 28

Usually: Yes, it is beneficial for a number of causes of back pain as well as sciatica. In acupuncture we often treat the source of the pain rather than the location of the pain. So by treating the back problem - it usually causes the radiation down the leg to resolve.

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