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Pain And Bruise Below The Ankle After An Extensive Exercise. Cure?
I walked about 8 miles barefoot on the beach yesterday and in the last 15 minutes, my right foot started to hurt on the right side just below my ankle. After I stopped walking, I could not put pressure on my right foot unless I was up on my toes. Later that evening, I noticed a bruise just below my ankle. It still hurts today, although, I can put pressure on it some. Any idea what it might be?
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You might get ankle bruising as a result from cumulative stress on the bones of the foot or ankle after prolonged walking . Certain risk factors can increase your risk of bleeding and therefore susceptibility to bruising as well, such as blood thinner medications, low platelets or blood clotting disorders.
I advise you to apply ice packs over bruise area, take anti-inflammatory drug under guidence of your doctor. avoid putting full weight and rest well for few days.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
You might get ankle bruising as a result from cumulative stress on the bones of the foot or ankle after prolonged walking . Certain risk factors can increase your risk of bleeding and therefore susceptibility to bruising as well, such as blood thinner medications, low platelets or blood clotting disorders.
I advise you to apply ice packs over bruise area, take anti-inflammatory drug under guidence of your doctor. avoid putting full weight and rest well for few days.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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