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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Swelling In Foot After Injury

Hi, on Monday of this week, I fell down the stairs and sprained my ankle. I had gone to the er, and the X-Ray came out negative for any breaks. It was very swollen (like an orange) on the outside of my foot. The swelling is now down to a golf ball size.. I also have been walking on crutches, because I cant really walk on it. When I lay down though, or sit down.. I notice a lot if tingling and pressure on my foot and toes.. It s very bothersome.. Anything to worry about?
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from sprained ankle. As per x-ray you are not having any breaks. Probably you are having ligament injury. So you are advised rest to joint by plaster or crepe bandage and analgesics such as ibuprofen to relieve pain. You said that you feel tingling and pressure while you sit or lay down. It may be your limb may remain lower in sitting position . So keep foot elevated on pillow during lay down sitting position.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. 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 Treatment For Numbness And Swelling In Foot After Injury

Hello,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are probably suffering from sprained ankle. As per x-ray you are not having any breaks. Probably you are having ligament injury. So you are advised rest to joint by plaster or crepe bandage and analgesics such as ibuprofen to relieve pain. You said that you feel tingling and pressure while you sit or lay down. It may be your limb may remain lower in sitting position . So keep foot elevated on pillow during lay down sitting position.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.