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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!!
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.
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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