HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Soreness In Ankle, Sharp Pain. Why Is It Getting Worse?

I fell down roughly ten concrete steps earlier. At first my ankle just felt a bit sore and I went about my business. After an hour, I had practically forgotten about it as it no longer hurt. Sharp but very short burts of pain started about 4 hours after the fall.
It is now 7 hours after, and I can not move the ankle more than half an inch in any way without very very severe pain.
I have done the normal ice pack and elevation thing but it seems to be getting worse.
I am just wanting to know why the pain would be so delayed like this and if there is anything else I can do to speed up recovery.
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, the delay may be due to accumulation of fluid/inflammatory mediators / prostaglandins after tissue damage. You need to consult your doctor once and get done one x ray to rule out any fracture (may be hair line fracture also).
Now continue ice pack and elevation.
Can take NSAID like aceclofenac with serratiopeptidase for pain. Apply local diclofenac gel to reduce pain. This will help you.

Regards
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Soreness In Ankle, Sharp Pain. Why Is It Getting Worse?

Hi, the delay may be due to accumulation of fluid/inflammatory mediators / prostaglandins after tissue damage. You need to consult your doctor once and get done one x ray to rule out any fracture (may be hair line fracture also). Now continue ice pack and elevation. Can take NSAID like aceclofenac with serratiopeptidase for pain. Apply local diclofenac gel to reduce pain. This will help you. Regards