Swelled up ankle??????!

Question: Swelled up ankle??????

I was playing football on Friday, and someone went to go kick the ball, and kicked my ankle. It has a big lump on the side, and on the top, which I think is swelling. I don't think I've broke anything, as i'm not in that much pain, in-fact, I have virtually no pain at all. I do have a slight limp though.

What do I do? Do i leave it to heal? Also, could I have broken something, or have knocked my ankle out of place, or would I be in a lot more pain than i'm in?

Answers:

Believe me, if you'd broken it you wouldn't be able to put your foot on the floor never mind walk on it! It sounds like you've just done some tissue damage and the swelling will gradually reduce, but just take it easy for a few days and see how it goes. If it gets painful or the swelling becomes worse, go to A&E or your GP.

Been there, done it, got the T shirt!

I would get it checked out my the doctor.

But in the meantime, keep it up horizontal, use ice packs, 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off.
Also use an elasticated bandage, but take it off when you go to bed.

Just recovered from the same thing

I'm not a Dr. and can't tell if it is broken or not. But most likely you'd be in more pain if it was broken.
As a massage therapist I would advise icing it. For about 6 min, several times a day. That would greatly help the healing.

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Swelled up ankle??????!

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