3 to 4 days back I got an injury in left feet. While leaving from bed my left leg got twisted and I fell down. I am getting huge pain. I had taken some medicine like zerodol p and gave hot shake, but still pain is there in fingers. please help me how to recover. But I am not feeling pain like displacement or breaking bone.

Dr. Shrinivas DOrthopedic Doctor28yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate user, get an x-ray of the injured part. Meanwhile elevate the leg on a pillow. Don't apply ointment or massage. Avoid as much weight as you can.  

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Dr. Anuradha SharmaPhysiotherapist14yrs exp

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X-ray must apply ice pack and avoid standing.  

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist25yrs exp

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How is an ankle sprain treated? Treating a sprained ankle promotes recovery and prevents further discomfort. It?s important not to put weight on the injured area while you?re recovering from an ankle sprain. Home treatmentsyou may be able to treat mild sprains at home. Recommended home care treatments include: ?using elastic bandages (such as an ace bandage) to wrap your ankle, but not too tightly ?wearing a brace to support your ankle ?using crutches, if needed ?elevating your foot with pillows as necessary to reduce swelling ?taking ibuprofen (such as advil) or acetaminophen (such as tylenol) to manage pain ?getting plenty of rest and not putting weight on your ankle it?s also helpful to apply ice to the injured area as soon as you can to reduce swelling. On the first day, you should apply ice every 20 to 30 minutes, three to four times per day. Afterward, apply ice every three to four hours for the next two days. Your doctor may tell you to stay off of your injured ankle until the pain subsides. For mild sprains, this may take a week to 10 days, while more severe sprains may take up to several weeks to heal. How can I prevent an ankle sprain? You can lower your risk for future sprains by: ?wrapping the affected ankle in an elastic bandage ?wearing a brace, if necessary ?performing strengthening exercises ?avoiding high heels ?warming up before exercising ?paying attention to surfaces you?re walking on ?slowing or stopping activities when you feel fatigued call your doctor right away if you think you?ve sprained your ankle again. When left untreated, an ankle sprain can lead to long-term pain and. 

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