A member asked:

I had a fall down the stairs and iv got quiet a big lump appear near the ankle area my whole ankle and the top half of my foot is swollen very red and?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See a doctor: May just be a bad sprain. An X-ray would rule out a fracture. Elevate your foot, apply a cool compress, stay off of it, and wrap with an ace bandage for support. See your doctor.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

You need a doctor!: You should see a doctor right away. You will probably need an X-ray to evaluate for a fracture. In the meantime: Rest it (stay off of it), ice it, elevate it above the level of your heart.

Answered 7/20/2014

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