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

Suggest Treatment For Ankle Injury

I slipped on some metal stairs Friday night and hit my ankle. There is still some swelling, bad bruising that reaches around my ankle and down my foot along with 2 cuts on my ankle. I can still bear weight on it, though it feels sore from time to time and I seem to be favouring it. It almost feels like growing pains that reach up my shin. I also feel numbness in my ankle which reaches down the tendon to my pinky toe. What could have happened and how long should I wait until I see a doctor? Thank you in advance for your advice.
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi
Welcome to healhcaremagic
After going through your query I concluded that you got soft tissue injury to your ankle with multiple bruise and cut. You need to exclude fracture by doing x ray of ankle joint AP and lateral view. You can visit doctor as soon as possible. Till then keep limb elevated on pillow. Active toe movements are advised to reduce swelling. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
I find this answer helpful
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....
Suggest Treatment For Ankle Injury

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you got soft tissue injury to your ankle with multiple bruise and cut. You need to exclude fracture by doing x ray of ankle joint AP and lateral view. You can visit doctor as soon as possible. Till then keep limb elevated on pillow. Active toe movements are advised to reduce swelling. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.