Ankle really hurts... Can hardly walk...?!
Question: Ankle really hurts!.!.!. Can hardly walk!.!.!.!?
Yesterday my clumsy little sister jumped on my ankle, (Trampoline =P) and fell on it!. I felt it twist but as I got up I was ok!. This morning when I was in bed my ankle was KILLING me but it had no swelling or bruising!. I have to limp, but I have put 3 pars of socks on it to help support my foot!. It takes away the pain a little but any way to kill the pain, I cant buy products its too late in my country!. What do you think it might be!? Is it broken or have I just sprained it!? When I was walking my ankle looked twisted, if that helps!.
Thanks SO much,
Chloe xWww@Answer-Health@Com
Thanks SO much,
Chloe xWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Sounds like ligament damage and a possible tarsus fracture!. First protect it with a splint!. I recommend using ace wraps or cut up sheets or duct tape will fix it and use sometype of padding such as cotton or a towel works well!. When wrapping your ankle use a metal coat hangar and bend it to make a u shape and put it over the towel or padding!. Then wrap with ace or duct tape!. Then Rest it!. It can take up to 12 wks for ligaments to heal!. Ice it to relieve swelling and prevent more damage to tissue!. Use compression if it begins to swell!. Avoid any pressure until you get xrays!. So use crutches or walker or a wheelchair!. Take some type of pain reliever to reduce inflammation in the joint even though it is not swollen or bruised!. I have broke my knee and it did not swell or bruise until 2 months later when I started rehab!.Www@Answer-Health@Com