Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Fell down stairs ankle is swollen and hurts to lift up or point. bruising near the ligiments. what should i do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Can you walk?: If you can walk on it 99% chance it is not broken and is likely a sprained ankle. Follow the rice rule....Rest, ice, compression and elevation. You can also add in an NSAID like aleve (naproxen) to help. It should get better in time, bracing, pt and exercises will help it. If you cannot bear weight at all or feel bones shifting you need to get to a doc for an xray.
Answered 9/14/2014
5.3k views
RICE: Rice means rest, ice, elevation, and compression. Place ice 15-20 min on and 15-20 min off the area. Elevate the ankle above heart level. An ankle brace may be needed, and crutches may be needed at first. Anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen help with pain. If you can not bear weight on the ankle it should be checked by a physician.
Answered 6/25/2014
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I fell on my knee 3 weeks ago. Swelling and bruising all down my leg.. Now 3 weeks later my foot and ankle are very swollen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Fell done stairs hurt ankle it's sore to touch its bruised and swollen i'm limping on it i was wondering if it is a sprain or something elselike fract?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a really sore ankle from falling down the stairs sore to walk on bruised and swollen have i sprained it or something worse ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My mom whos 75 fell down the stairs on her right knee 5 days ago theres a lot of bruising from the knee down and now ankle swelling and dark bruising ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I fell down the stairs 3 days ago and got a huge bruise/hematoma on the outer thigh, 5 inches from the hip. It islooking worse/bigger but it is not as painful or as swollen.The area is firm and it feels like I have some pins andneedles in my leg. Could it
I hit my lower shin pretty good on stairs. I can hardly put weight or move my leg without severe pain. Its very swollen to my ankle but no bruising?
Fell down the stairs 2weeks ago and hurt my ankle. It does not hurt much to try to walk, but my ankle is bruised and swollen.When will it go down?
I fell down my stairs last night,and my upper arm,this morning it hurts,and A bit swollen.no bruising or redness. how can tell if it's a blood clot?
Was walking down my stairs slipped fell on my butt, twisted my knee and bottom of foot hurts.. knee is very painful to touch, is very swollen on all sides and knee cap. Barely walk, and no pressure on it. Inside painful. OTC sleeve should buy? Ice??
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
