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Is elevation the beat way to ramive edematoua from ankle injurie?
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Compression: It is one way. Continuous compression would be better.
Answered 3/2/2013
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Usually : Usually swelling and edema in the ankle can be treated with elevation along with ice, rest, and compression. Sometimes anti-inflammatories are recommended for pain associated with the swelling. If edema is not associated with an injury and/or bilateral, a workup for more systemic causes of edema should be performed.
Answered 7/17/2013
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