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Noticed Pain,bruise Turning Blue And Swollen Left Ankle
Been hit with a field hockey ball at very close range to the inside left ankle I am the kind of person that brushes off pain but I am concerned with how swollen and blue it s turning, have been trying to carry on with normal things but it hasn t stopped swelling. It happened about 7hrs ago. Do i need an X-ray or not. I can walk yes but it s getting uncomfortable. Thanks
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Sun, 23 Mar 2014
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Hi
Thanks for writing your query.
My advice would be take rest, Ice fomentation, keep limb elevated and put a compression bandage (crepe bandage) along with ibuprofen and trysin to reduce pain and swelling.
If the swelling and pain persists you may require an x ray to rule out the fracture especially hair line fracture.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh (http://bit.ly/drmchugh)
Orthopaedic surgeon
Thanks for writing your query.
My advice would be take rest, Ice fomentation, keep limb elevated and put a compression bandage (crepe bandage) along with ibuprofen and trysin to reduce pain and swelling.
If the swelling and pain persists you may require an x ray to rule out the fracture especially hair line fracture.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh (http://bit.ly/drmchugh)
Orthopaedic surgeon
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