Ventura, CA
A 38-year-old female asked:
I slid down a steep cliff near the beach and the next day after walking about a mile my foot below the ankle bone on the outside was excruciating. the next day there was a pinkish purple bruise on the side of my foot and a little swelling but didn't hurt
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Preventive Medicine 15 years experience
Ankle sprain.: Sounds like a minor sprain. So long as you are able to bear weight on it, I would not be too concerned. Rest, ice, ACE wrap compression, and elevation should reduce any discomfort you might experience.
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Last updated Aug 28, 2015
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