4-5 weeks ago I was hanging curtains and lost my footing on the chair I was standing on, I fell backward and hit the front of my ankle on the chair seat as I went down. It hurt a lot, but I iced it and it wasn't immediately swelling. I had and still have full range of motion, and it didn't hurt any worse when I walked. It only hurts more when I sit indian-style with that ankle on the bottom pushing on the floor (my favorite sitting position of course). By the next it developed a NASTY bruise and some swelling. The bruise lasted 3 weeks. The swelling went down to a small bump which is where it hurts to push on it. The bump now comes and goes, it gets bigger if I wear tight socks. I'm concerned that it still hurts there and it's odd that the bump comes and goes... if I go to a doctor can they even do anything? What type of injury do you think it is? It doesn't seem like a sprain or fracture... How long should it take to heal? Thank you for any educated advice you have!
2007-01-01 04:08:54 · 3 answers · asked by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Go to your doctor now. A friend of mine hit her leg on the edge of the bed frame and said nothing about it at the time. She went to the corner store to get a carton of milk and returned home. Told her husband she felt tired and laid down for awhile and never got up.
Blood clot formed and went to her head and killer her. Do not take any chances.
2007-01-07 03:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by Rich goldie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only time will heal an ankle injury.Stay off of it as much as possible
2007-01-01 04:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it a few more weeks then go see the doctor if it doesn't get any better.
2007-01-06 20:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by Heather F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋