A member asked:

My ankle got hit and now it is a little swollen, i can walk but there is some pain and, there is broken blood vessels on my ankle bone.what is it?

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Dr. Marc Foucher answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See a Doctor.: You need to make an appt with a podiatrist or orthopaedist. An x-ray will probably be ordered. You should apply ice 20min on 20 min off for the first 48 hrs, and rest the affected ankle.

Answered 7/2/2017

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Ecchymosis: Hello, What you describe is bruising, after a forceful trauma there is damage to the superficial veins that if traumatized will bleed into the surrounding tissues. This will usually resolve and clear up with time.

Answered 7/2/2017

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