What did I do to my ankle, is it broken?!


Question: What did I do to my ankle, is it broken.?
I got kicked in the back/ outside part of my foot earlier playing soccer. i heard a pop, and i fell down and it hurt pretty bad. the main part is right above my ankle on the outside, and its about the size of a golf ball, and swoolen about 3 inches long. I can wiggle my toes, and it isn't a compound fracture, but thats all i know. I can't put pressure on it much, or take a step. it also hurts to move my foot around. I can't go to the doctors, and I'm only 15 and my family is broke. Should I try stretching it or rest it.? I have crutches, should I use them, and for how long.? I should go to school tomorrow, so I have to walk some way. Thanks a lot.Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Sounds like a possible really bad sprain. If it happened within the past 24 hours, RICE. Rest, Ice, compression, elevation. After the intital injury period, heat is better than ice.

See if you can get a coach, pe teacher, or other adult to give you some opinions or advice at school.

Definitely use the crutches if you go anywhere.

Whether or not to go school is a highly personal choice. If you don't consider it unusual to miss school for illness, and dont mind missing the instruction and then having to make up the work, go ahead. If you're like me and havent missed in 4 years, then hobble on those crutches because you are motivated.Health Question & Answer

Yes sir, you need to use your crutches..do not strech it, but yes do rest it.
Take your crutches to school..I know that can be nervewracking, as Ive had to do it (I was in a car accident 3 years ago, and broke collarbones (both), right leg and arm, and 6 ribs.)
SO yeah dude use the crutches, before you injure it worse.Health Question & Answer

oh boy I'm thinking you might have fractured it. i'm a doctor at a children's hospital. if u r worried about the expense i am pretty sure insurance will pay . any other questions email me at jessiroth@rocketmail.comHealth Question & Answer



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