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Can A Twisted Footstep Cause Harm To Ankle?

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Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2014
Question: i was walking my dog with shoes on and my foot turned to the left side can that hurt your ankle? It happened about 1/2 hour ago and I kept walking and there is no swelling
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Without pain and swelling, ankle is not hurt

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Going by what you have written, it was a momentary action which was noticed on time and probably you corrected the direction of your foot. Such incidents are a common occurrence.

If you are able to walk as usual and there is no swelling then it is almost certain that you have not hurt your ankle joint. However, if you feel the slightest of pain then you should rest for some time and elevate your foot. Should there be pain, applying a hot or cold pack might help.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Can A Twisted Footstep Cause Harm To Ankle?

Brief Answer: Without pain and swelling, ankle is not hurt Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Going by what you have written, it was a momentary action which was noticed on time and probably you corrected the direction of your foot. Such incidents are a common occurrence. If you are able to walk as usual and there is no swelling then it is almost certain that you have not hurt your ankle joint. However, if you feel the slightest of pain then you should rest for some time and elevate your foot. Should there be pain, applying a hot or cold pack might help. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek