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Ankle Injury, Swollen, Bruised. What Is Wrong?
hi i hurt my ankle a few weeks ago playing netball. i went to a and e and they said it was torn ligaments. the pain had gone. Today i slipped while running and have hurt the top of the same foot . it seems swollen and bruised. i dont want to go back to a and e again. can you give me an idea with whats wrong with it please?
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Hi
Thanks for writing your query.
My advice would be take rest, Ice fomentation, keep limb elevated and put a compression bandage (crepe bandage) along with ibuprofen and trysin to reduce pain and swelling.
If the swelling and pain persists you may require an x ray to rule out the fracture especially hair line fracture.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh (http://bit.ly/drmchugh)
Orthopaedic surgeon
Thanks for writing your query.
My advice would be take rest, Ice fomentation, keep limb elevated and put a compression bandage (crepe bandage) along with ibuprofen and trysin to reduce pain and swelling.
If the swelling and pain persists you may require an x ray to rule out the fracture especially hair line fracture.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh (http://bit.ly/drmchugh)
Orthopaedic surgeon
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