Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do i need an x-ray even though my ankle doesn't hurt but foot is bruised and is a little swollen? i twisted it 3 days ago.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It depends: If you've been walking on it and the pain is getting better, then no but if you can't walk on it and the pain and swelling isn't going away then see a doctor for x-ray. Otherwise rest ice it elevate it and take some antiinflammatories like advil or aleve (naproxen).
Answered 12/20/2014
5.4k views
Sprained Ankle: No, you don't need an xray. For the most part they may miss small fractures and now you have exposed yourself to unneeded radiation. Just ice, wrap with ace bandage, elevate and rest it. It may need to be immobilized with a boot for a bit but this would be the same treatment for the majority of small fractures. Good rule is always listen to your body and see your doc if gets worse.
Answered 8/2/2015
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Ankle hurts week after 1/2 marathon. Has gotten a little better but still hurts to walk/stand too long. Not swollen, no bruising, no pain to touch.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi i hurt my ankle i jumped and landed funny it is a little bruised and a little swollen it hurts to walk and move should I play soccer game in 2 nigh?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Slipped and twisted foot. Hurt while i walked but this morning excruciating, can't put weight on. Not swollen or bruised. Go to dr or rice it at home?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I hit my foot on a piece of wood on my bed and my foot is bruised and very swollen. It hurts a little to move it. What could be happening?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I caught a foot ball wrong. I felt imidiate pain. it is swollen and bruised. I can move it a little then it hurts to move. is it broken?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hi i hurt my ankle it is soo sore on both sides and the top of my my foot it is a little swollen and bruised it hurts a lot to walk is it fractured?
Fell twisted ankle 5wks ago. No fracture. Ball of foot now swollen/bruised/numbness/painful/hurts to walk. Would boot help walk no pain?
Fell hard on my ankle, was bruised and swollen badly for weeks. Three months later, ankle still swollen and a little sore, why? Wasn't sprained.
I hurt my ankle a week ago. It is still badly swollen and bruised. The doctor in the ER took an X-ray and said that it wasn't broken and that it was fine to walk. Please help.
I twisted my ankle it is swollen and bruised..I can walk in it but it still hurts cld it be broken?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
