He has had surgery on it many, many years ago due to an car accident. Doctors put screws and a plate in his ankle so he can use his ankle again. Now its starting to ache him, What can he do to elevate his pain?
2007-07-04 03:09:02 · 5 answers · asked by facethefacts 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Not elevate, but take away. You understand what I mean
2007-07-04 04:10:54 · update #1
Why do you want to elevate his pain?
You are mean
2007-07-04 03:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
First find out why it hurts, he probably won't know. Take some medicine and call the doctor. The doctor will probably order an xray to examine the bone and the hardware in the ankle making sure nothing has moved or shifted.
It has to be examined by the doctor
2007-07-04 03:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by Vanessa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him soak his foot and ankle in hot water with 1c. of dissolved Epsom salts. Afterwards massage an analgesic cream. do this twice daily. Advil soft gel capsules work quickly to relieve pain. Have him take them four times daily. If after two weeks he does not feel better have him see an orthopedic doctor for an examination and treatment.
2007-07-04 04:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect arthritis has developed in his ankle. This is quite common in old joint injuries and surgeries. Have him try treating it as such to see if it helps alleviate some of his discomfort. Regardless, he should still see a doctor for a diagnosis. There could be a more serious problem.
2007-07-04 03:21:06 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol and elevation, maybe some heat. It will always make its presence known. If it is that bad he should see his doctor.
2007-07-04 03:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by emtd65 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋