What Causes Constant Pain And Bruised Feeling In The Ankle?

Posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2016

Question: Intense pain behind my right ankle. feels like a bruise but no visible sign or swelling. started yesterday and pain has become a constant ache.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible vein thrombosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This may be small vein thrombosis and you should apply heparin gel,rest,apply elastic compresses and rest. If there is pain progression and swelling present,you should do Doppler ultrasound to rule out deep vein thrombor. Wish you good health. Regards

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