I injured my ankle hiking and thought it was a bad sprain. My ankle swelled up very large and developed bruising on and around the ankle and on the top of my foot. It has been a week but is still tender to the touch and swollen a week later, although not as swollen as before. I can walk on it but sometimes I limp, as it hurts sometimes more than others. The pain wakes me up at night until I elevate it on a pillow and take Advil. The pain can be throbbing or sharp. Should I see a doctor to make sure it s ok? I m 50 years old and am an avid tennis player, so I d like to quickly recover. Thanks.
Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having sprained your ankle. Its treatment is rest (to joint, may require splint) and analgesic such as ibuprofen. You need to get its x-ray so that bony injury is excluded. You may also require splint or plaster to treat sprain, so you may require to visit an Orthopedic(it is better to visit a doctor preferably an Orthopedic. Furthermore, you can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.