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Suggest Treatment For Bruised Ankle
Question: my husband hit his shin on Saturday with a golf club and now last night he noticed he has a bruise on his ankle that looks like pooled blood and his ankle is swollen. Is this something that requires a dr's visit? He is currently sitting at the hospital but it is an 8 hour wait and we would rather not jam up the hospital if it is something that is minor. What can we do for this?
Brief Answer:
Please tell me more about the Injury
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Please tell me more about the Injury like-
1. Is he able to walk around? Range of movement at ankle?
2. Where did the golf club hit on ankle or shin? Because bruise form at the site of Injury.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care
Please tell me more about the Injury
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Please tell me more about the Injury like-
1. Is he able to walk around? Range of movement at ankle?
2. Where did the golf club hit on ankle or shin? Because bruise form at the site of Injury.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
He is able to walk around on it,yes. The injury is on his shin. The golf club hit his shin but his ankle is bruised
Brief Answer:
Injury seems to be non serious one
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you.
Based on the symptoms it does not look to be serious Injury. Bruise at ankle is due to dependent swelling (oedema) or gravity assisted swelling secondary to Injury to shin.
My suggestion for him are-
1. Rest that is minimal walking with limb elevation and Ice fomentation.
2. To reduce pain and swelling he should have Ibuprofen along with prescription only drugs like trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce swelling.
These Injuries are very painful to have and usually take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Injury seems to be non serious one
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you.
Based on the symptoms it does not look to be serious Injury. Bruise at ankle is due to dependent swelling (oedema) or gravity assisted swelling secondary to Injury to shin.
My suggestion for him are-
1. Rest that is minimal walking with limb elevation and Ice fomentation.
2. To reduce pain and swelling he should have Ibuprofen along with prescription only drugs like trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce swelling.
These Injuries are very painful to have and usually take 2-3 weeks to resolve.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
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