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My roommate jumped off of a stage about a week agoand landed wrong on his ankle. It is severely swollen and bruised around the arch of his foot. It hurts when he walks and if he rotates it the wrong way it is even more painful. Should he get it checked out, or just keep it wrapped up?
Sat, 24 May 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. It might be soft tissue injury or fracture. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Suggest Remedies For Swollen & Bruised Ankle
Hello, Thanks for your query. It might be soft tissue injury or fracture. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care