Question 1

my ankle is still hurting . its been 2 weeks now ?

Accepted Answer

: You get the most from this site when you provide enough details in your post for a reasoned answer. This is not a chat room, so if you posted before your past comments are not available to review. You can start over &amp; provide how you hurt your ankle &amp; what was done in the interim. Without the information you just summited a statement, not a question.

Question 2

why is my right ankel swelling up for over a month now?

Accepted Answer

: Unknown. Without more information a meaningful answer cannot be provided. See your physician for an examination and tests, if necessary.

Question 3

i had a triple broken ankel can the plates and screws stay?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The short answer is that if your ankle is working normally, they can.You should, however, follow your ortho's advice.

Question 4

good day i have a spained ankel and it is week one and still cant step on it is it normal or must i consult a dr?

Accepted Answer

Sprained ankle: yes consult a doctor you need an xray may be a fracture there or a significant strain. Moreover they can provide foot wear that would ease the weight on the ankle  and help heal.  f/u/ w /doc urgent  care today

Question 5

what if i breck my ankle tomrow?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : What are you planning. If you fracture your ankle it needs to be immobilized. , splinted until you are seen by your dr. Don't walk on it. Ice and taking NSAID is appropriate until seen.

Question 6

it like pins going in said of my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Pins and needles: Pins and needles feeling could be caused by a number of things.  Pressure around a nerve could cause these feelings, and could be caused by the way you sit and your anatomy.  Other reasons could relate to your medical history, back injury, neuropathy, diabetes?  Can you give more description and medical history?  Thanks.

Question 7

what is considered a high b.p.reading of the ankle?

Accepted Answer

No specific number: There is no set number. What is important is the relationship between BP in the arm and ankle. The ankle BP should be higher than the arm bp.

Question 8

i think i twisted my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Twisted thinking....: If you only "think" you sprained it, then it is probably a minor sprain at best. Apply an ice pack for a while to reduce the swelling or potential swelling. Reduce your activity for a few days and seek medical advice if the ankle is worse than you "think".

Question 9

what could this pain in my ankle be from?

Accepted Answer

Ankle Pain: Ankle pain can be caused by many factors such as arthritis, defects in joint, tendonitis and nerve related issues. If you have long term ankle pain despite rest, ice and bracing; you should seek further medical care.

Question 10

how concerned should i be if i twisted my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you cannot walk on it and it is greatly swollen and multicolored then I would have it seen ASAP

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My ankle is still hurting . its been 2 weeks now ?

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Why is my right ankel swelling up for over a month now?

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I had a triple broken ankel can the plates and screws stay?

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Good day i have a spained ankel and it is week one and still cant step on it is it normal or must i consult a dr?

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What if i breck my ankle tomrow?

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It like pins going in said of my ankle?

A member asked:

What is considered a high b.p.reading of the ankle?

A member asked:

I think i twisted my ankle?

A member asked:

What could this pain in my ankle be from?

A member asked:

How concerned should i be if i twisted my ankle?

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