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Suggest Remedies For Swelling And Pain In Ankle Post An Injury
Hi I recently ( few days ago) hit my ankle really hard right on the bone. I cant remember exactly what I hit but I do remember hitting it. The past 3 days it has been swollen and the area is pink about the size of a tennis ball area and the bone is PAINFUL and hurts to walk and the swollen area feels hot. I m scared it may be Celulitis but no fever and Ive outlined the area with a inkpen today so far no growth outside that. What should I look for?Tthank you
Tue, 28 May 2019
Hi,
Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot.
But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem.
An injury to the foot or ankle can lead to swelling. The most common is a sprained ankle, which occurs when an injury or misstep causes the ligaments that hold the ankle in place to be stretched beyond their normal range.
To reduce the swelling from a foot or ankle injury, rest to avoid walking on the injured ankle or foot, use ice packs, wrap the foot or ankle with a compression bandage, and elevate the foot on a stool or pillow.
If swelling and pain is severe or doesn't improve with home treatment, see your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot.
But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem.
An injury to the foot or ankle can lead to swelling. The most common is a sprained ankle, which occurs when an injury or misstep causes the ligaments that hold the ankle in place to be stretched beyond their normal range.
To reduce the swelling from a foot or ankle injury, rest to avoid walking on the injured ankle or foot, use ice packs, wrap the foot or ankle with a compression bandage, and elevate the foot on a stool or pillow.
If swelling and pain is severe or doesn't improve with home treatment, see your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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