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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Ankle

I twisted my ankle in February 2015. It was sore, swollen and bruised for a week or so then was getting better. The only lingering pain I have is in the outside of my foot, right by the baby toe joint. It hurts to touch and to walk on, but not impossible. I had it checked out by my dr and he said its soft tissue damage and prescribed me an anti-inflammatory cream to out in 2x daily for 2 weeks. It hasn t helped and the pain seems to be getting worse, to the point of it throbbing in pain by the end of a work day. Is this normal for soft tissue damage, or could there be something else wrong with it?
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and bruised ankle . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , vitamin B12 deficiency , kidney disease or venous insufficiency . There can be other problems also like compressed nerve or injury . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and nerve conduction test . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or nephrologist for kidney problem , who may prescribe diuretics and betablockers .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and keep your legs elevated while lying down . Lower your salt consumption .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Ankle

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and bruised ankle . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , vitamin B12 deficiency , kidney disease or venous insufficiency . There can be other problems also like compressed nerve or injury . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and nerve conduction test . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or nephrologist for kidney problem , who may prescribe diuretics and betablockers .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and keep your legs elevated while lying down . Lower your salt consumption . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari