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I got ankle twist while playing basketball ball. I consulted doctor two times. Doctor said its nothing. Ankle sprain. Now its fifth month. Swelling is there, and its much thicker type of swelling. Please help.
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An ankle sprain is associated with ligament injury. The ligament gets strained. What needs to be done is applying an ankle brace for 4 weeks following which you need to do exercises to stabilize the ankle. It will take you two months for full recovery.
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