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Suggest A Remedy For The Severe Ankle Sprain

I rolled my ankle five days ago, resulting in a trip to the ER. After X-rays revealed no obvious fractures, I was diagnosed with a severe ankle sprain. I wreturnedd in a splint, prescribed crutches, and encouraged to make a follow-up appointment with an orthopedic. There was no initial bruising, but 24 hours later the bruising around the ankle was significant. After 48 hrs I noticed bruising between my second and third toes. At the visit with the orthopedic, I was placed in a cast. Today I noticed the bruises on the toes had almost faded entirely. But now, I see that they have returned and appear as dark or darker than before. Is it normal for bruises to get lighter and darker like this?
posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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You should be very careful if you have diabetes ! Try to check if your toes are warm or cold, do you still have pulsations and can you feel any sensations with them-cold and hot, press gently with needle! If they are cold and you do not have sensations you should see a doctor immediately!
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Suggest A Remedy For The Severe Ankle Sprain

You should be very careful if you have diabetes ! Try to check if your toes are warm or cold, do you still have pulsations and can you feel any sensations with them-cold and hot, press gently with needle! If they are cold and you do not have sensations you should see a doctor immediately!