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What Is The Cause Of Cold Feet And Numbness After Ankle Sprain?
I went to the er on Wed. around 4am , they took xrays andbtold me my ankle was sprained. they gave me some pain medication and a plastic ankle brace. they told me to use the RICE method , and I have been. But the next day I woke up and the swelling had spread. so I continued the RICE method. They told me that if the swelling didn't go down in 3-5 days I need to see an orthopedic. But at the moment, my foot is cold and I have a numb burning sensation . What is the cause if this? Should I go ahead and schedule an appointment with the orthopedic?
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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In such case you should better have an orthopedic consultation.From you history there is a possibility of tibial nerve damage.It can be secondary to a fracture or strain or sprain.And some fractures only an orthopedician can rule out properly.Keep your ankle immobilized in an elastic bandage till you see a doctor.Hope this may help you.
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In such case you should better have an orthopedic consultation.From you history there is a possibility of tibial nerve damage.It can be secondary to a fracture or strain or sprain.And some fractures only an orthopedician can rule out properly.Keep your ankle immobilized in an elastic bandage till you see a doctor.Hope this may help you.
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thanks for query.if your numbness is persisting and if it is radiating to great toe or first 3 toes its definitely a compression symptom called TTS.I hope it is not in your case but for better diagnosis consult orthopedician.regards
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