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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Leg After An Injury?

I fell in the shower over a month ago. My leg came down on the side of the tub. It instantly turned blue. I thought nothing of it other than a bruise. It s been over a month and it s still very sore and swollen. Could it be a hairline fracture? If so could the hospital do anything about it?
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling.
Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament.

I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
Follow strict limb elevation, do ice fomentation.
Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling.
Persistent pain after ankle injury is common if not taken care in early days of injury.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Leg After An Injury?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise to do MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Follow strict limb elevation, do ice fomentation. Medicine like Trypsin chymotrypsin will help to reduce swelling. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common if not taken care in early days of injury. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.