Question 1

severely sprained ankle 3years ago. gets a lot worse(pain,stiffness)in summer when hot.what could it be and how could i treat it? thank you very much!

Accepted Answer

Kankle.: I am not so sure that the pain and stiffness is due to the actual seasonal differences as more due to the increased activity levels associated with warmer weather. Having said that, there could be some residual internal ankle derangement from the ankle trauma. This could involve bone, cartilage or soft issue elements. It might be time to have your ankle re-evaluated for treatment possibilities.

Question 2

why is my ankle red and hot to the touch after an ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Because there : Is an increase in blood that travels there, more swelling of tissues...L.

Question 3

sprained ankle a while ago, pain went away after a few days but swelling took several weeks to go down. 4-5 months later there's very slight swelling but gets worse if i sit on that foot, and occasionally after a hot shower. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: get examined and evaluated for post traumatic arthritis or dependent edema from vascular causes.

Question 4

bf got ankle sprain for more than a week now with hematoma.  hot compress or cold? does he have to do the rehab exercise only when hematoma is gone?

Accepted Answer

Ankle sprain: Rest ice compression elevation, rehab after bruise clears.

Question 5

hello
i have experienced certain symptoms when i experience extreme pain such as a very badly sprained ankle or when i cut my finger to the bone.
almost fainting
ears closing
feeling far
sweating and getting very hot
dizziness?

Accepted Answer

It is the normal: It is the normal response of your nervous system to pain, also it depends on the degree of pain. It is protective and balancing process.

Question 6

why does my sprained ankle feel so unstable?

Accepted Answer

See below: When you sprained the ankle you may have overstretch or torn a tendon.  When healed it may be elongated making the ankle feel unstable.
See a doctor for exam.

Question 7

would the pain from an ankle sprain feel different if it were broken?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Bottom line is that it mightfeel the same as a sprain, strain or soft tissue injury. The only way to really know if it is broken is to be evaluated by a physician who will obtain history, do physical exam and take x-rays.

Question 8

i had a sprained ankle about a month ago but its now swollen and feels like it has fluid in it ?

Accepted Answer

Fluid in ankle: If it feels like fluid in a swollen ankle it may be fluid in the ankle which means it is time to see your doctor post haste -

Question 9

what should be done for sprained ankle that is not painful or any swelling (feels slightly "off")?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Is this an acute sprain or joint instability after a sprain from the past? Rest, ice, elevation are good for acute. I like to use quercetin or turmeric as well to reduce inflammation. Wear supportive shoes or a brace/wrap at first. A chronic joint instability might be improved with rehab exercises and perhaps prolotherapy.

Question 10

could the loose body cause a  ankle sprain to heal slowly. also it feel like my ankle is on fire do that mean anything. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most simple ankle sprains heal in 4-6 weeks.  When it takes longer we look for other causes like loose bodies, bone bruises, synovial impingement, unstable tendons, stress fractures, or gross joint instability.

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Severely sprained ankle 3years ago. gets a lot worse(pain,stiffness)in summer when hot.what could it be and how could i treat it? thank you very much!

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Why is my ankle red and hot to the touch after an ankle sprain?

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Sprained ankle a while ago, pain went away after a few days but swelling took several weeks to go down. 4-5 months later there's very slight swelling but gets worse if i sit on that foot, and occasionally after a hot shower. is this normal?

A member asked:

Bf got ankle sprain for more than a week now with hematoma. hot compress or cold? does he have to do the rehab exercise only when hematoma is gone?

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Hello i have experienced certain symptoms when i experience extreme pain such as a very badly sprained ankle or when i cut my finger to the bone. almost fainting ears closing feeling far sweating and getting very hot dizziness?

A member asked:

Why does my sprained ankle feel so unstable?

A member asked:

Would the pain from an ankle sprain feel different if it were broken?

A member asked:

I had a sprained ankle about a month ago but its now swollen and feels like it has fluid in it ?

A member asked:

What should be done for sprained ankle that is not painful or any swelling (feels slightly "off")?

A member asked:

Could the loose body cause a ankle sprain to heal slowly. also it feel like my ankle is on fire do that mean anything. thanks?

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