Possible broken ankle?!


Question: Possible broken ankle.?
I fell on my ankle Tuesday. I went to my campus doctor who told me it's probably sprained, that he could order an X Ray if I wanted, but he didn't think I needed it. He wrapped it and sent me packing. Since then, the pain has only gotten worse and my ankle has swollen considerably. It's starting to show bruises as well (that weren't there before). Is this normal or should I go to an actual hospital and have it X Rayed.? Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Yeah, there could possibly be a fracture there. The majority of x-rays performed (about 80%) show no pathology, but I would consider getting one done just in case you're in the minority and it needs surgical intervention. Unlikely, but certainly a possibility.Health Question & Answer

oh my. campus doctors... My campus doctor told every girl that came in they were pregnant. And one of my friends who had a broken rib was told she had a fatal lung disease.

If it were me, I would have it re-checked. Fractures may not show up immediately on the xrays and there are so many little bones in your ankle, it would be hard to locate.

If you can walk normal, you will be fine though. I had a similar situation and they gave me crutches for a week and i was done! Health Question & Answer

if it was broken you would be in so intense pain that you couldn't even stand. an ice pack might help keep down the swelling. Health Question & Answer



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