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What Causes Swelling And Numbness In Ankle Along With Severe Pain?
I was playing basketball and running along, when my foot folded in and I heard a crack and grinding sound! I fell to the floor and couldn t feel my ankle as it was numb and aching but felt very heavy. Can t walk on it and it s swollen! About 3 hours After this I had a bath it loosened up but it s gone tender and tight and I can t put pressure on it at all. What have I done?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and numbness in ankle along with severe pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , vitamin B12 deficiency , kidney disease or venous insufficiency . There can be other problems also like compressed nerve or injury. Keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , lower your salt consumption and keep your legs elevated while lying down .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and nerve conduction test . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist ,who may prescribe frusemide , betablockers along with anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling And Numbness In Ankle Along With Severe Pain?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and numbness in ankle along with severe pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , vitamin B12 deficiency , kidney disease or venous insufficiency . There can be other problems also like compressed nerve or injury. Keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily , lower your salt consumption and keep your legs elevated while lying down .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and nerve conduction test . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist ,who may prescribe frusemide , betablockers along with anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari