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I stepped wrong on the stairs and my left ankle touched the stair and popped about 6 times. i can walk but i'm in pain. what should i do?

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Dr. Claudia Anglade answered

RICE: Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate. Its likely that you sprained the ankle. I recommend resting the ankle by propping it up on a chair. Put on ice pack on the ankle. All of these maneuvers will help to minimize the amount of swelling that may occur from this injury. I also recommend an NSAID like Motrin or Aleve (naproxen). You should have your ankle examined to evaluate if it may be fractured.

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Answered 11/11/2015

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A member asked:

I stepped wrong on the stairs and my left ankle touched the stair and popped about 6 times. i can walk but i'm in pain. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudia Anglade answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

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