Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is It Normal To Get Pins And Needles After Spraining Ankle 5 Days Ago?
I badly sprained my ankle 5 days ago. It swelled and has bruised but now I am getting pins and needles in the top of my foot and toes. The swelling has reduced a little, I had an x-ray they said it was not broken. Just worried why I am getting pins and needles now.
posted on
Wed, 9 Oct 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 28 Mar 2016
Answered on
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
Last reviewed on
Hello and welcome to health care magic.
The nerves supplying the tip of toes and foot pass through the ankle. So when a swelling is present there is a chance of these nerves getting compressed. This will results in pin and needle sensations.
My advice is to visit your GP and he will prescribe you multi Vitamins for 2 weeks which will help in regeneration of these nerves.
Inserting your foot on warm water will also help in reducing the pin and needle sensations.
Hope this discussion will be helpful to you.
Thank you.
The nerves supplying the tip of toes and foot pass through the ankle. So when a swelling is present there is a chance of these nerves getting compressed. This will results in pin and needle sensations.
My advice is to visit your GP and he will prescribe you multi Vitamins for 2 weeks which will help in regeneration of these nerves.
Inserting your foot on warm water will also help in reducing the pin and needle sensations.
Hope this discussion will be helpful to you.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Sprain
Loading Online Doctors....