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What Causes Numbness In Leg, Swollen Ankle And Cold Toes After Injury?

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Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2015
Question: my daughter today fell and possibly fractured her knee, we are to meet with a specialist tomorrow, she is in a split/wrap whcih is on the knee her ankle is swollen and her toes are cold to the touch and is complainging that her leg is feeling numb is this ok till she see's the doctor tomorrow?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Consult your doctor early/ ER

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Cold touch and numb feeling is due to associated swelling. It could be due to tight wrap. I suggest you to consult emergency room early. Till then elevate the limb to reduce the swelling.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

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. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

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What Causes Numbness In Leg, Swollen Ankle And Cold Toes After Injury?

Brief Answer: Consult your doctor early/ ER Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Cold touch and numb feeling is due to associated swelling. It could be due to tight wrap. I suggest you to consult emergency room early. Till then elevate the limb to reduce the swelling. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care