Could I have a cracked bone?!
Question: Could I have a cracked bone!?
Last night I was give my kids some batting practice!. When I least expected it ,my daughter hit the baseball very fast and hard right into my leg just above my ankle!. Last night I couldn't put any weight on it and it instantly swelled!. Today I can walk on it, but it is uncomfortable!. I have a "baseball" size bruise that is hard, swollen, hot to the touch and purple!. When I touch it in a certain spot it stings!. I really don't have time to go to the doctor so thought I would get some opinions first!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Well i rolled my ankle playing football once!. It did swell instantly but it was only a serve sprain!. The Doc said that sometimes sevre sprains hurt more then a broken bone!. Mine stung and hurt to walk on it 24/7!. I would get it checked out in case because if it is broken you are gonna need a cast or it might not heel properly and you are looking at a lot more time/ money to get it fixed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Only an x-ray can tell if it's fractured but until you can get to a doctor, the best thing is to stay off of it!. Keep it elevated and apply cold packs!. You might put some compression on it with an ace bandage, too!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Well, there might be a percentage that u have a cracked bone!. You should go to the doctor but right now I think you should put an ice pack on it or cool it some how!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
if it's the size of a baseball, then i think you should take some time off to go to the doctor!. you had time to go batting, now go to the docWww@Answer-Health@Com