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What Causes Swelling And Purple Coloring Of Foot After Having Ankle Rolled?

hi 5 days ago i rolled my ankle at school whilst playing basketball, with it swelling instantaneously, couldn t put any weight on it. Had to be taken in ambulance as i was suspected to have a broken ankle. Had x-ray at hospital, no fracture and sent home on crotches. Swelling is starting to reside now after constant icing/ resting. foot is still swallen and turning a purply colour. have a very weak ankle normaly, will give way when walking etc. Have i snapped the ligiments
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Swelling and purple coloring of foot is likely to be due to a hematoma formation in the area.
Since the bony injuries have been ruled out, a soft tissue injury is likely. You need to avoid massaging the area and take a mild pain killer for relief. Avoid sitting for long hours. Do a cold compress on the area of injury.
The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area.
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What Causes Swelling And Purple Coloring Of Foot After Having Ankle Rolled?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Swelling and purple coloring of foot is likely to be due to a hematoma formation in the area. Since the bony injuries have been ruled out, a soft tissue injury is likely. You need to avoid massaging the area and take a mild pain killer for relief. Avoid sitting for long hours. Do a cold compress on the area of injury. The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area.