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Ankle Twisted While Running Over The Rock. Swelling And Black Bruise Persist On Foot

About a week and a half ago I was orienteering and I ran over a rock and twisted my ankle to the side. I was in great pain and it hurt badly for a few days, its not that sore to walk anymore but my ankle is still swollen and has black bruise over the ankle and top of my foot.
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
Pain with swelling suggests soft tissue injury and black bruise indicates some blood collection inside called hemetoma formation.
Apply ice 3 to 5 days.
Local application of nsaid gel will be helpful to some extent.
Start nsaid with serratiopeptidase for 7 to 10 days.
Intramuscular injection of nsaid will be helpful to subside severe pain.
Otherwise avoid weight bearing on that leg.
Apply 4 inch Elasto bandage during movement.
Keep your leg raised as much as possible.
Consult orthopedician for further guidance and proper medications.



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Ankle Twisted While Running Over The Rock. Swelling And Black Bruise Persist On Foot

Welcome to HCM. Pain with swelling suggests soft tissue injury and black bruise indicates some blood collection inside called hemetoma formation. Apply ice 3 to 5 days. Local application of nsaid gel will be helpful to some extent. Start nsaid with serratiopeptidase for 7 to 10 days. Intramuscular injection of nsaid will be helpful to subside severe pain. Otherwise avoid weight bearing on that leg. Apply 4 inch Elasto bandage during movement. Keep your leg raised as much as possible. Consult orthopedician for further guidance and proper medications.