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Hello! I sprained my ankle two days ago and it is severely swollen and bruised, and now my ankle is numb and is slightly tingling. My toes are normal colored and are not cold. I went to the doctor yesterday and got x-rays, but they have not yet called me with the result. It is really late and the only doctor I could go to is the E.R... and I really want to just wait until tomorrow and go to my Primary care. Is this numbness of urgent concern or will it be okay if I wait until tomorrow??
Hi and welcome to HCM Thanks for the query. numbness is usual consquence of swelling sinc eit causes nerve comporession in this area. it may be prblematic if there will b pale, loss of puslation or inablity to move foot. then in this case visit doctor. Wish you good health. Regards
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Is Numbness In Sprained Ankle Of Urgent Concern?
Hi and welcome to HCM Thanks for the query. numbness is usual consquence of swelling sinc eit causes nerve comporession in this area. it may be prblematic if there will b pale, loss of puslation or inablity to move foot. then in this case visit doctor. Wish you good health. Regards