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Got Ankle Sprain. Swelling And Bruise Appeared With Pain And Tingling Sensation. What Is Wrong?

Posted on Sat, 27 Apr 2013

Question: I have sprained my ankle. There is swelling bruising and pain. I can move my foots and toes without pain. And slightly move my ankle with minimal pain. I am 2 days in to the injury and my foot has begun to tingle. I am very concerned about the tingling.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (3 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query

During ankle sprain,there might be possibility of injury to the superficial nerve fibers.
This might be the cause of tingling. Do not worry about this . It will recover in 1 to 2 weeks. Follow the principle of RICE (rest, icing,compression by crepe bandage but not too tight, elevation of foot and ankle).

Hope I have answered your query .Let me know if you have any more concern.
Please accept my answer if you have no further query.

Wishing you speedy recovery.

Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar