I Was Walking And My Ankle Collapsed Under Me, It Is Slightly Swollen And Hotter Than My OTher Ankle?

Question

There Is Some Bruising As It Only Happened 3 Hours Ago But cAnt Put Weight On It And Am In Really Bad Pain, I Have Iced It But No No Effect.

And Ideas What Is Wrong And Will I Need Crutches

Answer 1

you might have a really bad sprain.  or you could have fractured your ankle.  if you are in a lot of pain and taking over the counter medicine hasn't helped and icing it on and off 20 minutes hasn't helped, you may need to go to the doctor's to get it checked out.

Answer 2

I would go to the doctor to be sure that you haven't broken it, but other than that R.I.C.E. is the best medicine!

Answer 3

If it's not swelling up that's a good thing. Stay off your ankle, keep it elevated and ice it for short periods of time. If you have a friend to lend you a hand, great. Have them go to the local Rx talk to Doc and get what he thinks is the best over the counter anti- inflammatory with something strong enough to put you to sleep for awhile. Like Tylenol Extra Strength. I'm no Doc, so make sure your not allergic to anything you might take. Some people tend to bruise easier than others and ice seems to make the bruises look worse than are. In the real cold time of the year, my past broken bones and scars get a purple almost bruise look to them and also a bit achy.