Suggest Treatment For Bruising On Ankle After Injury

Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2014

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Thu, 30 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : I got hit on my ankle with a softball two weeks ago there is bruising all around it does not hurt to walk on it however if i touch it, it feels like a bunch of little needles stabbing me should I be concerned about this?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing much to worry about

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query carefully and understand your concern. As you are able to walk around and the injury is 2 week old, it is a simple bruise (injury).Nothing much to worry about.
To help you further if it possible you may send the picture.
Meanwhile, I have following suggestion for you-
1. Gentle ankle exercises, ankle brace will help.
2. Thrombophob ointment, Ibuprofen along with prescription only drugs trypsin/chymotrypsin to reduce pain and swelling.
Hope this suffices.
Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar