A member asked:

I bashedmy upper ankle/lower leg onmedal it hurts 2walk frm the muscle stretchin.straightening or pointingfoot hurts my leg. will this go away soon?!

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Need exam but: Try rest, ice, compression and elevation. We can't predict when symptoms will go away unless we know what diagnosis is, then we can give a range of timeline.

Answered 4/14/2014

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Dr. Richard Blake answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Lower Leg Contusion: I am assuming by you description that there was no breaks in the skin which is great. You developed a contusion and loss the battle with an immovable object. Contusions need to be treated with vigorous ice massage for 5-8 minutes 3 times a day to get rid of the blood and inflammation. Keep moving the ankle so it does not stiffen up, and see if you can stretch it out several times a day. Dr blake.

Answered 11/23/2017

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