What Causes Painful Lump On The Inside Of The Foot After Injury?

Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015

Question: My son hurt his foot skateboarding, is 17 yrs old, it's been 9 days since injury. We do not have insurance and have not seen dr. It swelled first day but after Icing every 20 min off and on went down. He has a lump and pain on inside of foot right below his ankle bone about 1.5 " from heel. It aches all the time but not severe pain. Do you think this will heal on its own? He's very active. Wakeboarder. Skateboarder. Lacrosse player

swelling subsided after first day but there is a lump. So there is not persistent swelling, unless a hard lump means persistent swelling. And if it is an internal tear, an internal tear of what?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
there can be ligament injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of ankle ligament injury leading to pain.
you may need clinical examination and further investigation like MRI.
you may need to consult your doctor.
This may not heal on its own.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

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