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I sprained my ankle badly last night after falling down the stairs. how can i best manage the pain ?
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RICE: Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation. Also oral anti inflammatory like Aleve (naproxen) with food. If symptoms persist or worsen after 48 hrs seek medical evaluation and X-ray to rule out a stress fracture
Answered 11/1/2017
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Elevate & ice: Elevate there. Apply Ice. And take Antiinflammatoryedicineike Ibuprofen or Advil or Aleve (naproxen). Get examined. And get proper examination.
Answered 3/7/2015
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