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Hit Inner Ankle With Softball. Have Bruise. Pains On Pressing Lump On Ankle. Treatment?
Last week I was hit in the inner ankle with a softball. I do not have pain walking or running other than discomfort with bruising around my ankle. This week I have found a lump above the inner ankle bone that hurts if I press on it. The outer part of my ankle is also sore to the touch. I am a runner and would like to continue running but I don't want to further cause an injury. Will the bruising and pain go away after a few weeks of icing? Can I still run as long as it doesn't hurt to run. My ankle hurts most when I squat down and really bend my ankle. Thanks!
Fri, 19 Apr 2013
hi,
thanks for writing to HCM,
from the description you provided here it looks like a soft tissue injury (muscle strain or ligament sprain). for surely ruling out bone injury you can go for X-ray ankle joint (both AP& LAT VIEW).
Icing should help you but for initial 3-4 days. after that you should start with hot fomentation for 10-15 mins 3 times a day for another 3-4 days. take rest well.
you can use crepe bandage on your ankle and also elevate the ankle while lying and during sitting also , this will help reduce swelling.
If this treatment helps you within a week then gradually start some exercises (stretching and strengthening exercises of ankle) but if it doesn't help visit your orthopaedician.
i hope this helps
wish you good health
thanks for writing to HCM,
from the description you provided here it looks like a soft tissue injury (muscle strain or ligament sprain). for surely ruling out bone injury you can go for X-ray ankle joint (both AP& LAT VIEW).
Icing should help you but for initial 3-4 days. after that you should start with hot fomentation for 10-15 mins 3 times a day for another 3-4 days. take rest well.
you can use crepe bandage on your ankle and also elevate the ankle while lying and during sitting also , this will help reduce swelling.
If this treatment helps you within a week then gradually start some exercises (stretching and strengthening exercises of ankle) but if it doesn't help visit your orthopaedician.
i hope this helps
wish you good health
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Hello and Welcome to HCM,
From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Large lump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood).
You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Large lump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood).
You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Rest is important for heeling / in the first days...
This could be a blood clot...and resolve by itself...
It is better to see an orthopaedician / have X-rays - especially if you are a runner...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Rest is important for heeling / in the first days...
This could be a blood clot...and resolve by itself...
It is better to see an orthopaedician / have X-rays - especially if you are a runner...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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