Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Injured Left Ankle, Pain In Right Ankle, Sore To Touch. How To Get Relief?

Hi, I fell over 4 days ago on a raised sidewalk, slightly re-injuring my left ankle (previously sprained during indoor soccer). i had raised, iced, compressed and elevated it and wore a brace for a couple of days which had healed fine. However standing on my feet all day today i felt a bit of discomfort and slight pain in my right ankle. just got home after standing on my feet for about 9 hours, i have just noticed a bruised round bump on the front of my leg/top of my foot (where the foot basically bends) above my right ankle bone. It sort of looks like a knot...but feels sore to touch s it is bruised...should i just do the same RICE rest, ice, compress and elevate?
posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2012
Twitter Fri, 24 Aug 2012 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 24 Aug 2012 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Dear friend, welcome to HCM.
if you could walk on that leg and after prolonged standing it has swollen again ,then yes, you can RICE.
if there is persistent pain, swelling, increasing bruising, you may consider an Xray / a visit to an ortho doc.
I hope to have answered your query satisfactorily.
Take care and please keep me informed of your progress.
Good Luck !
May I request you to rate your experience here before you close.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Sprain


Loading Online Doctors....
Injured Left Ankle, Pain In Right Ankle, Sore To Touch. How To Get Relief?

Dear friend, welcome to HCM. if you could walk on that leg and after prolonged standing it has swollen again ,then yes, you can RICE. if there is persistent pain, swelling, increasing bruising, you may consider an Xray / a visit to an ortho doc. I hope to have answered your query satisfactorily. Take care and please keep me informed of your progress. Good Luck ! May I request you to rate your experience here before you close. Thank you.