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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Ankle

I injured my ankle last week Friday. I stepped off of a high point and came down very hard on my ankle. It developed a bruise which extended from the top of my food beginning at the metatarsals and extending up the medial ankle. Minimal swelling and bruising has improved. I am experiencing no pain other than when trying to extend the foot. Should I be concerned about intermittent parasthesia?
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Its injury to ankle with swelling due ligament injury. No bony injury because you have no pain. Intermittent parasthesia can develop due to pressure caused by swelling. Dont hang the limb. Keep limb on pillow on rest. Better to get cast for early healing.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Ankle

Its injury to ankle with swelling due ligament injury. No bony injury because you have no pain. Intermittent parasthesia can develop due to pressure caused by swelling. Dont hang the limb. Keep limb on pillow on rest. Better to get cast for early healing. Thanks