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Ankle Injury, Pain, Swelling, Hurts To Touch. How Long Should Ankle Take To Heal?
hi doc -I fell on my ankle with all my weight 10 weeks ago - it has given me pain since and today I have a vein swelling on the side which hurts to touch
how long should my ankle take to heal - don't think its broken as I am able to walk on it
not been to have it examined as I feel a bit of a baby for asking ( embarrassed face )
Julie
how long should my ankle take to heal - don't think its broken as I am able to walk on it
not been to have it examined as I feel a bit of a baby for asking ( embarrassed face )
Julie
Sat, 10 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Generally, soft tissue injuries heal within 3-4 weeks of immobilization.
As your symptoms are persisting even 10 weeks after an injury, there could be some serious issue causing you pain.
I suggest you to undergo an MRI scan of your ankle joint which establishes the diagnosis. The treatment will be based on the detected lesion.
Consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Generally, soft tissue injuries heal within 3-4 weeks of immobilization.
As your symptoms are persisting even 10 weeks after an injury, there could be some serious issue causing you pain.
I suggest you to undergo an MRI scan of your ankle joint which establishes the diagnosis. The treatment will be based on the detected lesion.
Consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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