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I slipped and fell on my foot last night and it curled and twisted under me .is it worth a trip to the e.r?
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Let pain guide you: If you twisted your ankle and it has minimal pain and swelling, you just need to be ginger with it until the ligaments heal. If the pain is on a bone and not in the soft tissues below the ankle, it may require an xray. Your description of your injury is likely a sprain, not requiring an er visit. Rest, ice, compression. Elevation. Ibuprofen for good measure if painful.
Answered 9/23/2016
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If it is swollen: And/or black and blue, it can be worth it to go to the er or a local podiatrist to have it examined.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Depends on how bad: Go see a local podiatrist, in mean time rest, ice, and elevate.
Answered 7/14/2012
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