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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Left Foot After An Ankle Injury?
Hi. On Wednesday October 5th I had fallen and torn a ligament in my left ankle. That s what the doctor had told me. Then yesterday I fell and hurt the same ankle tripping on my son s toy. This time the doctor told me I had sprained it. But now my entire foot is swollen and the pain isn t easing up. I m wondering if the doctor misdiagnosed or if I just need to give it more time. c
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
Hello,
If you have been able to put your weight on your foot (although it is painful) when the injury happened, it is just a sprained ankle. If not, or if it is not getting better, I suggest you have an x-ray of the ankle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
If you have been able to put your weight on your foot (although it is painful) when the injury happened, it is just a sprained ankle. If not, or if it is not getting better, I suggest you have an x-ray of the ankle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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