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Sprained ankles/ still swollen when walking & pain

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louise87148
louise87148

iIsprained my ankle on holiday abroad in early May this year. It bruised really badly & was very swollen. I couldn't bare putting my foot on the ground at first but because we had booked a couple of trips I decided to carry on . I didn't see a Doctor. I did report the accident though. 8 weeks on my foot swells up if I walk on it & it aches. It feels crackly. I have seen the Doctor since I've been back she didn't think it was broken. It seems to be worse lately.

I would like to have an X-ray to just make sure.  Has anyone else had the same problem?

many thanks

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  • carol36366
    carol36366 louise87148

    Posted

    You definitely see a doctor and xray. If it's more than a sprain you could be doing more damage walking on it.

  • kenneth_m
    kenneth_m louise87148

    Posted

    If you're in the UK go to the a and e department of you're local hospital I think it needs a x-ray to rule out breaks or fractures good luck healing regards dawn

  • daphne23784
    daphne23784 louise87148

    Posted

    Hi Louise, this sounds as if it is more than a sprain. Go have x-rays done asap. I have heard of people walking with a broken ankle for weeks before going to a doctor. You will definitely do more harm if it is broken and don't have it seen to . Please keep us posted on what the outcome is.

    • louise87148
      louise87148 daphne23784

      Posted

      Thank you for your kind reply. I wil keep you posted. I will see a Doctor & ask for an x Ray 

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