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What Causes Ankle Swelling And Purple Toes And Tingling After Ankle Injury?
Question: Hi there. I sprained my ankle yesterday and went to the local ER. They did multiple X-rays and no break. So I came home with normal instructions for a sprain. My question is, now its double the size swelling wise, my toes are purple and tingling and I am in immense pain. I didn't use it at all and followed all instructions. Should I be concerned about the tingling and purple toes?
Brief Answer:
I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue invo
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.
I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
Follow strict limb elevation, do ice fomentation.
Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling.
Persistent pain after ankle injury is common if not taken care in early days of injury.
If you follow instructions then no need to concern about tingling and purple toe.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue invo
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.
I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
Follow strict limb elevation, do ice fomentation.
Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling.
Persistent pain after ankle injury is common if not taken care in early days of injury.
If you follow instructions then no need to concern about tingling and purple toe.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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