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What Causes Swelling In The Ankle After A Leg Injury?

I hit my leg hard on the metal corner of a heavy coffee table. This occurred last Friday. I have a very large bump on the front of my leg, it is black and blue over a large area and it throbs half the time. My ankle is now also swollen.
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of minor contusion or bruises that have developed following a minor trauma. Nothing to worry as it can be managed well with conservative measures. However, it is better to take an X-ray to rule out fracture. You can take analgesics like ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. Apply ice packs over the affected region for symptomatic relief. Most cases resolve well with these measures. If symptoms persist despite all these, consult an orthopedic and get evaluated.

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What Causes Swelling In The Ankle After A Leg Injury?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of minor contusion or bruises that have developed following a minor trauma. Nothing to worry as it can be managed well with conservative measures. However, it is better to take an X-ray to rule out fracture. You can take analgesics like ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. Apply ice packs over the affected region for symptomatic relief. Most cases resolve well with these measures. If symptoms persist despite all these, consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.