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Hi. A few hours ago at softball practice a girl ten feet away threw a ball very hard at my ankle. The top of my foot hurts and it hurts to move my toes or move my ankle. I can walk but with a limp. Also there is a little bit of swelling and a bruise. Is this just a painful bruise or something that could be worse?
Hi,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you got injury your ankle and foot. Your foot hurts and it hurts to move your toes or move your ankle. You can walk but with a limp. Also there is a little bit of swelling and a bruise.In my opinion it is just a painful bruise but you should got your x-ray done to rule out fracture. Its treatment is rest to part(immobilization). Putting ice is useful . Analgesic such as diclofenac will be of use for pain.You can take vitamin B-complex and C to promote healing. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful.If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care
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Hi,Thanks for your query.After going through your query I came to know that you got injury your ankle and foot. Your foot hurts and it hurts to move your toes or move your ankle. You can walk but with a limp. Also there is a little bit of swelling and a bruise.In my opinion it is just a painful bruise but you should got your x-ray done to rule out fracture. Its treatment is rest to part(immobilization). Putting ice is useful . Analgesic such as diclofenac will be of use for pain.You can take vitamin B-complex and C to promote healing. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.I do hope that you have found something helpful.If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care