Is my Heel Fractured?!
Question:
Is my Heel Fractured?
About a week ago while I was at Six Flags I did the stupid thing of jumping over a fence, but instead of landing on my feet I landed straight on my right heel. I haven't been able to walk on it AT ALL, and when I do walk (which is normally on my toes, which still hurts) the area around my heel along with my ankle gets very swollen and irritated. I'm in contest pain when I walk and even though I try everyday my heel will not allow me to put any sort of pressure on it. My father is sure that it is just bruised but, I believe it that was so it would be somewhat better by now. I am involved in competitive cheerleading and tumbling so I know my foot already has a lot stress on it from those activities and I fear if we doesn't do something soon this will end my cheer leading career.
Answers:
Get yourself to a doctor tomorrow! You want to get this x-rayed and if it's broken, you could have a torn ligament or tendon, all of which need medical care. In the meantime, Ice your ankle, keep it elevated and take some Tylenol for the pain/swelling.