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What Causes Swelling In Ankle After An Injury?

2 weeks ago I got hit on my ankle bone with a hockey stick, on the inside of my ankle. It swelled quickly and became very bruised. It is still swollen and hot and slightly bruised. However my main concern is that it is still painful to run on and it creeks when I move it? Why is this?
Fri, 6 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Do hot and cold therapy (do take a bucket of lukewarm water and another of cold water, dip your leg in hot water for three mins then dip in cold water for one mins, do it 7 to 10 times). Use crepe bandaging of leg and keep your ankle supported or in elevated position it will decrease swelling and don't run for another two weeks.

Even if pain persists, do contact an orthopaedic. As per the questions of creeks sound its just the sound made by tendons as the dislocate from there original position and then relocates themselves.

Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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What Causes Swelling In Ankle After An Injury?

Hi, Do hot and cold therapy (do take a bucket of lukewarm water and another of cold water, dip your leg in hot water for three mins then dip in cold water for one mins, do it 7 to 10 times). Use crepe bandaging of leg and keep your ankle supported or in elevated position it will decrease swelling and don t run for another two weeks. Even if pain persists, do contact an orthopaedic. As per the questions of creeks sound its just the sound made by tendons as the dislocate from there original position and then relocates themselves. Hope you find the answer useful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harsh Swarup