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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bump On Ankle Caused By Injury

Hi, while at the gym.... I mi judged my clearance and whacked my outer ankle bone o the equipment. It sweeled right away..and was hurting aly bad..bout a 10 ON THE SCALE FOR SECONDS. I got up and walked it off and the pain decreased for a few minutes. Then the type of pain swithed to a stinging n burning pain. For about an hour I had a goose egg on that ankle.I continued my workout regime. sweliing still there a lot..but also seemed to go down some. on the treadmill no pain.after I gotin the hot tuv..then pool it began to ache. tht was around 1 today. I have iced n elevated it sill pretty swollen jut around that bone. I can put weight on it though
Thu, 31 Dec 2020
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

The most probable causes I can think about are:
* Rupture of the subcutaneous vein and compression of the subcutaneous nerves hence causing fast swelling and typical sensation
* Ligament injury
* A rare chance of fracture, the symptoms are similar but there is painful movement too

I would advise you the following:
* RICE - Rest, Ice application, Compression by applying crepe bandage and Elevation of the affected part in laying down position above heart level
* X-ray of the affected part alone can rule out fracture
* Evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon; further treatment as per clinical findings and X-ray report

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

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bump On Ankle Caused By Injury

Hi, The most probable causes I can think about are: * Rupture of the subcutaneous vein and compression of the subcutaneous nerves hence causing fast swelling and typical sensation * Ligament injury * A rare chance of fracture, the symptoms are similar but there is painful movement too I would advise you the following: * RICE - Rest, Ice application, Compression by applying crepe bandage and Elevation of the affected part in laying down position above heart level * X-ray of the affected part alone can rule out fracture * Evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon; further treatment as per clinical findings and X-ray report Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon