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Hi, I Have Been Hit By Someone Directly On My
Question: Hi, I have been hit by someone directly on my ankle with their fist. My ankle is swollen but not a huge amount but I have constant pain and cannot put weight on the heel of my foot at all. Does this sound like a fracture? Do I need to go to my a&e
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Brief Answer:
do a x-ray if possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think usually a fist doesn't cause a fracture to an ankle because the hitting force is not that big.
If possible you can do a x-ray of the ankle but I don't believe that it can be a fracture.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and swelling.
Also use ice compresses to reduce swelling.
Keep the limb elevated .
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
do a x-ray if possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think usually a fist doesn't cause a fracture to an ankle because the hitting force is not that big.
If possible you can do a x-ray of the ankle but I don't believe that it can be a fracture.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and swelling.
Also use ice compresses to reduce swelling.
Keep the limb elevated .
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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