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Right Foot Bent, Faint Crack, Swelling On Ankle

I was practicing with my soccer ball today but the ball was flat and I don t have any money to buy a new one so I just use that one.After some time I kind of stepped wrong and my right foot sort of bended outside,even though I was wearing headphones I could hear a faint crack,I fell down but after some time it stopped and I could continue running,now when I came home just now I can see that there is a small swelling under and a little to the front of my right ankle.I can walk fine but it hurts when I bend it to the side.
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
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it is possible that you strained your ligament on the outside of the ankle. it is advisable to rest and not do any running for a few days at least, to allow the ankle to heal. place an ice pack to the swollen area for up to 10 minutes every two hours, apply a compression bandage to the ankle , keep the leg elevated to avoid further swelling. if the swelling is getting bigger it is indicative of a more serious injury. see a doctor to assess the intensity of the injury. do not weight bear on that leg until you see the doctor to avoid further damage.
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Right Foot Bent, Faint Crack, Swelling On Ankle

it is possible that you strained your ligament on the outside of the ankle. it is advisable to rest and not do any running for a few days at least, to allow the ankle to heal. place an ice pack to the swollen area for up to 10 minutes every two hours, apply a compression bandage to the ankle , keep the leg elevated to avoid further swelling. if the swelling is getting bigger it is indicative of a more serious injury. see a doctor to assess the intensity of the injury. do not weight bear on that leg until you see the doctor to avoid further damage.