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My father injured his ankle yesterday by closing the iron gate of the house, he couldn't sleep last night cause of the pain.cause? what is treatment?
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RICE: if there is any possibility of a fracture he needs an X-ray to rule that out. Assuming no fracture, the treatment is rest, ice, compression (ace wrap) and elevation
Answered 8/19/2017
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