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What Causes Numbness And Swelling In The Feet?

My foot fell asleep ..I didn’t not realize and when I stepped down my ankle rolled, I heard several crinkling crunching sounds.it bruised and swelled a bit. I can move it . I wrapped with ace bandage Took Advil,and iced. I can Wally on it but some pain
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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Hi,

You seem to have allowed continuous pressure on a prominent nerve at the back of the thigh, probably by sitting on a hard edge or sitting with the knee bent for a long period of time.This has caused the foot to go asleep.

The crunching noises you heard most probably indicate ligament strain or tear.This can also mean a fracture of the ankle, if you have weak bones.Your first aid treatment is fine.However if its not improving in 3 days, then you will need an X-ray to check for a fracture.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Numbness And Swelling In The Feet?

Hi, You seem to have allowed continuous pressure on a prominent nerve at the back of the thigh, probably by sitting on a hard edge or sitting with the knee bent for a long period of time.This has caused the foot to go asleep. The crunching noises you heard most probably indicate ligament strain or tear.This can also mean a fracture of the ankle, if you have weak bones.Your first aid treatment is fine.However if its not improving in 3 days, then you will need an X-ray to check for a fracture. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.