Question 1

what is the best way to treat an ankle sprain?
i am experiencing ankle pain, soft tissue swelling, ankle stiffness, ankle swelling, difficulty walking, unable to bend foot down, ankle weakness, and unable to bear weight.

Accepted Answer

Exam/x-ray: to rule out chip fracture. You will need an ankle support and if severe, crutches or a walking shoe or cast. See an orthopedic expert.

Question 2

how can i best take care of a sprained ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

Compression: If pain is gone then compression, if pain is mild, then ankle brace.

Question 3

i have a sprained ankle swelling went down some had crutches andboit with air.it has been three months after and i still have swelling and pain?

Accepted Answer

See details: Have the ankle reevaluated and consider an MRI as the next step.

Question 4

is it normal to have pain in a band on top of foot just below toes and numbness, swelling in two little toes after sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

YES: Depending upon the severity of the sprain, swelling can extend to the foot. My question to you-without seeing a doctor, how can you be sure it's "just a sprain." Most ankle sprains, I think, are undertreated resulting in lingering problems.

Question 5

sprained ankle 4 days ago diagnosed with right lateral ligament tear. under bandage over ankle and top of foot a little numb. severe swelling. is ok?

Accepted Answer

Rest: Ice, compression, elevation. If swelling is severe i would recommend crutches with no weight bearing. If numbness is being felt, the bandage may be on to tight and you need to let the doctor know, .

Question 6

large, swollen, hard bump on top of foot below ankle. swelling seems to have cut off circulation to second toe. what could this be caused from?

Accepted Answer

Synovial cyst: It could be a synovial cyst. They usually are inconsequential unless they put pressure on other tissues and it seems your blood vessel is being compressed. Go to your doctor for proper examination, treatment, or even surgery if necessary. There still could be other causes or diagnosis, so best to be seen by your md.

Question 7

fractured fibula, high ankle sprain 5 wk. no surgery, immobilized, no weight. still having signif. foot swelling, numb toes and darker color top foot.

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: The fracture have not healed yet, the numbness have to do with some nerve  injury could be around the knee or down, the swelling could expected and also the discoloration is expected.
Talk to your doctor if you have nerve injury from the fracture? Or some thing else.

Question 8

is it normal to have occasional pain on top of foot where leg meets foot after a sprained ankle? 8 days after. ankle x-ray didn't show fracture.

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Yes, potentially, particularly if the zone of injury or even the associated inflammation or swelling has spread to that area.  Don't hesitate to be followed for it.

Question 9

persistant pins and needles with numbness on top of foot three weeks after severe ankle sprain. nothing helps, ankle feels fine. treatments? relief?

Accepted Answer

Tell your doctor...: After 3 weeks from an ankle sprain, symptoms should have subsided if you've been properly examined and treated.  If scar tissue formed in the area, you may be getting compression on an adjacent nerve.  Get your ankle examined properly.  An mri/ct would probably be best to examine the soft tissue.  Your doc will probably rule out structural and vascular problems too.  Get checked.

Question 10

severe ankle sprain 8 days ago. still can't walk, top of foot numb, bruising severe. how long should take to heal? can i damage further trying to walk

Accepted Answer

Ankle sprain: Normal healing of a sprained ankle takes several weeks (on average).  If its a chronically sprained ankle with constant pain and instability, it will take longer than a "normal" sprain.  Yes, a sprain can get worse.  Usually 3-4 weeks of rest, icing, antiinflammatory meds (like advil (ibuprofen) or motrin), bracing or compressing wraps, with or without physical therapy should be normal. Hope that helps!

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What is the best way to treat an ankle sprain? i am experiencing ankle pain, soft tissue swelling, ankle stiffness, ankle swelling, difficulty walking, unable to bend foot down, ankle weakness, and unable to bear weight.

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How can i best take care of a sprained ankle swelling?

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I have a sprained ankle swelling went down some had crutches andboit with air.it has been three months after and i still have swelling and pain?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have pain in a band on top of foot just below toes and numbness, swelling in two little toes after sprained ankle?

A member asked:

Sprained ankle 4 days ago diagnosed with right lateral ligament tear. under bandage over ankle and top of foot a little numb. severe swelling. is ok?

A member asked:

Large, swollen, hard bump on top of foot below ankle. swelling seems to have cut off circulation to second toe. what could this be caused from?

A member asked:

Fractured fibula, high ankle sprain 5 wk. no surgery, immobilized, no weight. still having signif. foot swelling, numb toes and darker color top foot.

A member asked:

Is it normal to have occasional pain on top of foot where leg meets foot after a sprained ankle? 8 days after. ankle x-ray didn't show fracture.

A member asked:

Persistant pins and needles with numbness on top of foot three weeks after severe ankle sprain. nothing helps, ankle feels fine. treatments? relief?

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Severe ankle sprain 8 days ago. still can't walk, top of foot numb, bruising severe. how long should take to heal? can i damage further trying to walk

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