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Below ankle swelled up appeared bruised, sharp pain like it was cramping and visibly pulsating lasted for about half an hour.
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See below: Did you fall or twist your ankle yesterday.? For now i would rest the leg , ice 20 minutes every hour careful not to burn yourself. Compress it with a 4 inch ace bandage around the foot and ankle to prevent swelling and elevated 6 inches above the heart at all times to prevent swelling and try some over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication as prescribed by the directions if not medically contraindicated do not exceed dosage. Take these with food get some crutches so you don't put all your weight on your leg and limit your walking distances . See your doctor monday if it does not improve. Good luck thank you.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Gout: Could be gout. Discuss this with your doctor. You should probably have your uric acid level checked.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Get That Checked: Pain, loss of function, & crepitus (crunchy sounding) usually spells a fracture. Sounds like you have at least a bad sprain which probably needs immobilizing with a splint.
Answered 9/21/2013
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