My ankle hurts so badly?!
Question:
My ankle hurts so badly?
My ankle is swollen and bruised and hurts to bend it or move it around. It doesnt hurt that much but It still hurts, its also tender. I dont remember any injury but I may have hurt it somehow. I can walk on it but I can't figure out why it is swollen. See on my left ankle it is hollow like it is supposed to be, but on my right ankle the hurt one it is round and It hurts. It is also purple which is why I think it is bruised. I am also 14 years old. I can also feel the bone on both ankles but the ankle is round on the right ankle. The round part that is bruised is on the inside of the ankle not on the outside. What do you think is wrong and what should I do for it
Answers:
When my ankle was injured like that, I used the RICE approach =
Rest--You may need to rest your ankle, either completely or partly, depending on how serious your sprain is. Use crutches for as long as it hurts you to stand on your foot.
Ice--Using ice packs, ice slush baths or ice massages can decrease the swelling, pain, bruising and muscle spasms. Keep using ice for up to 3 days after the injury.
Compression--Wrapping your ankle may be the best way to avoid swelling and bruising. You'll probably need to keep your ankle wrapped for 1 or 2 days after the injury and perhaps for up to a week or more.
Elevation--Raising your ankle to or above the level of your heart will help prevent the swelling from getting worse and will help reduce bruising. Try to keep your ankle elevated for about 2 to 3 hours a day if possible.