
Inverted My Ankle, Have Swelling. Should I Go To Doctor?

Thanks for posting your query,
From the description and clinical photograph you posted, it might be a soft tissue injury, ligament injury or a fracture.
Soft tissue injury usually heals in 7-10 days. So there is more possibility of ligament injury or a fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, You can take anti-inflammatory drug like Motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid weight bearing on the affected leg and rest well.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta


Thanks for writing back.
Ultrasound will show soft tissue condition, any collection of fluid or blood (if any) after the injury.
I hope this answers your query. I will be available for further guidance if you needed.
Wishing you good health...
Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta.


Thanks for writing back.
Ultrasound will not show any fracture if it exists. You need an x-ray to rule out any fracture.
I hope this answers your query. If you have no further query, please rate the answer after closing the discussion
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.

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