i was mowing a night or two ago and my foot went on its side all of the sudden and i fell. ever since than my ankle has hurt, it hurts to wiggle my toes and move it to the left but that is the direction i fell. I can walk fine just a slight limp and i can ride my bike too. It is more of a annoying hurt . just thought it was wierd it hurt when i wiggled my toes what is wrong?
2006-07-25 12:45:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
it also hurts to point my foot up
2006-07-25 12:58:24 · update #1
sounds like you sprained it or pulled a muscle. i would go to your doctor so you can get some x-rays done just to make sure you find out exactly what is wrong and can be treated accordingly. in the meantime, i would put ice on your ankle 4-5 times a day for about 15-20 mins each time. i would also take advil (ibuprofen) up to 3 times a day (400-800mg each time) to reduce any swelling. when you are sitting down i would also elevate that affected ankle to help the swelling reduce, and keep it wrapped with an ace bandage for extra support. but get to your doctor as soon as you can! :)
2006-07-25 12:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by stascia 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd tell you to go to a doctor. I was playing soccer with my friends on uneven ground and well i broke my foot cuz i steped into a hole wrong. Later i couldn't move my toes cuz it hurt so bad. I don't think yours is broken because you'd be crying from the pain of walking around. So i would recommend going to a doctor. Give it like 2 or 3 more days then go to the doctor.
2006-07-25 12:51:33 · answer #2 · answered by ¤DS¤ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will eventually go away. You might have slightly sprained it. Ankle injuries are very bad so the only recommendation I have is to ice it and try to rest it. I tore the tendons in my ankle over a year ago and I still have limited movement from it and it is still slightly swollen. If it got this bad, it's permanent though
2006-07-25 13:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you sprained the ligament or tendon. It might not be serious but maybe you should go to a doctor to just check it out and make sure everything is fine. If your foot isn't swollen then I don't think it's too drastic
2006-07-25 12:55:53 · answer #4 · answered by actressinthemaking2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you injured a tendon or ligament. Need to rule out a fracture of the tarsal or metatarsal. Rest and splinting would be a good idea. Best idea would be to see a Dr and have it evaluated even xrayed.
2006-07-25 12:54:17 · answer #5 · answered by scgleason74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋