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I was told there's no fracture bt there's pain and swelling in d malleolar zone. at night it's worse, 2day i doubt i'll sleep. tried rice, ibrufen bt still

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Sounds like: possible ligament (soft tissue) injury. May need MRI to "find it"...you are on right track for treatment but at this stage you might try HEAT.. Contact your G.P for follow-up or referral. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 5/1/2019

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A member asked:

I was told there's no fracture bt there's pain and swelling in d malleolar zone. at night it's worse, 2day i doubt i'll sleep. tried rice, ibrufen bt still

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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