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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Ankle?
Hey my name is brandon nd I was jumping on a trampoline and I have like this little basketball hoop so I can dunk then I landed on my ankle then I nerd a pop so I walked to my room to lay down nd it swelling up and when I curl my toes it hurts the top part of my foot
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
The swelling in the foot is due to the formation of hematoma (blood clot).
An xray of the injured part is necessary to rule out any bony injury (fracture)
The initial management of your condition is as follows -
- Protect the injured area from further injury by using a support or splint
- Rest the injured joint . Avoid activity for the first 48 to 72 hours.
- Ice packing the painful area for the first 48 to 72 hours after the injury. Apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day
- Use an elastic compression bandage around the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could damage it further.
- Keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling.
- Use simple analgesics like aleve or advil as needed.
If your symptoms are not resolving with the above measures, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
The swelling in the foot is due to the formation of hematoma (blood clot).
An xray of the injured part is necessary to rule out any bony injury (fracture)
The initial management of your condition is as follows -
- Protect the injured area from further injury by using a support or splint
- Rest the injured joint . Avoid activity for the first 48 to 72 hours.
- Ice packing the painful area for the first 48 to 72 hours after the injury. Apply ice wrapped in a damp towel to the injured area for 15 to 20 minutes every two to three hours during the day
- Use an elastic compression bandage around the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could damage it further.
- Keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling.
- Use simple analgesics like aleve or advil as needed.
If your symptoms are not resolving with the above measures, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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