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What Causes Severe Pain And Bruising Above The Ankle?

hi, today at softball practice i got hit a couple inches above my ankle. i knew instantly that it was bruised and was very painful. when i got home i iced it and noticed that it was very swollen. it hurts to walk because it is by my ankle so i am walking funny. i also took medicine but still really hurts. what should i do, i have a tournament this weekend?
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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Welcome to HCM, I have gone through you query and understood your concerns, I think due the trauma you got a muscle damaged or joint distended I advice you to take non steroid anti-inflammatory/pain killers meds such as ibuprofen 2-3 times a day x10 days and vitamins supplements(B) a contrast-bath between heat and cold (alternating) 3-4 times a day 20-30 minutes on your foot is going to help to restores some circulatory problems and minimize some internal bleeding a gentle massage with ice/hot gel/cream 3 times a day will help you to relieve the pain
I recommend you limit your movements wearing a brace and comfortable shoes with silicone support, avoid the longstanding periods, if the symptoms still persist after 10-15 days a doctor should be consulted. Good luck with your tournament
Please kindly rate if my advise has been helpful
Wishing you a good health
Dr Tania Portelles-Driggs
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What Causes Severe Pain And Bruising Above The Ankle?

Welcome to HCM, I have gone through you query and understood your concerns, I think due the trauma you got a muscle damaged or joint distended I advice you to take non steroid anti-inflammatory/pain killers meds such as ibuprofen 2-3 times a day x10 days and vitamins supplements(B) a contrast-bath between heat and cold (alternating) 3-4 times a day 20-30 minutes on your foot is going to help to restores some circulatory problems and minimize some internal bleeding a gentle massage with ice/hot gel/cream 3 times a day will help you to relieve the pain I recommend you limit your movements wearing a brace and comfortable shoes with silicone support, avoid the longstanding periods, if the symptoms still persist after 10-15 days a doctor should be consulted. Good luck with your tournament Please kindly rate if my advise has been helpful Wishing you a good health Dr Tania Portelles-Driggs