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How To Treat The Large Lump On Foot Caused By Falling?

Fell from chair hanging wind chimes. My ankle made a loud cracking noise. Left foot has a large lump on the side. It is more pale than the rest of the skin with a little purple color. My husband insists I suck it up an put ice on it. Should I go to the er
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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hi . You have fallen from chair and injured your ankle and (L) Foot.You did hear a crackling sound at the ankle. With this clinical picture , In my clinic I would suspect some fracture and would go for an x ray and give splintage ( Like a cast)to the part for rest + Pain killers.
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How To Treat The Large Lump On Foot Caused By Falling?

hi . You have fallen from chair and injured your ankle and (L) Foot.You did hear a crackling sound at the ankle. With this clinical picture , In my clinic I would suspect some fracture and would go for an x ray and give splintage ( Like a cast)to the part for rest + Pain killers.