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Should I Consult A Doctor For Ankle Sprain?

Hi. I twisted my left ankle in a hole 48hrs ago. i heard a loud pop followed by terrible pain for a few minutes, then I was able to get up and walk up the stairs and take a shower. When I got out it was swollen bad and starting to turn a light blue. I went to urgent care and had x rays. He said it was a bad sprain and put it in a split and gave me crutches. My question is: now..2 days later the swelling in the front of the ankle bone is better but behind the ankle toward the back of the heel is worse..WHY and should I go back to the doctor? I have followed the RICE advice!!! The pain is the same, no worse but no better either. I have a 4 year old and need the best advise to heal it properly and quickly as possible!! Please give me some advise! Thanks!!
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,
If there is no fracture then there is nothing to worry about. Sometimes, ankle sprain takes 1 month to heal completely. Just wait and watch for swelling and pain.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Should I Consult A Doctor For Ankle Sprain?

Hi, If there is no fracture then there is nothing to worry about. Sometimes, ankle sprain takes 1 month to heal completely. Just wait and watch for swelling and pain. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon