I do gymnastics, and I landed wrong when I was tumbling on floor, and I hurt my ankle, when something either snapped or popped. My coach took a look at it and said that if it hurt in the morning I'd need xrays. The next morning it didnt really hurt.... but its 4 days later now, its still kind of swollen, and occasionally something pops in and out. I have a lot of bruises too, and theres two particular ones that stand out because they are literally two staight diagional lines across my ankle... It doesnt really hurt though?? Is it something more than just a sprain??
2007-01-26 02:17:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Get it checked out by the doc to be on the safe side. Nothing should be popping in and out occasionally.
2007-01-26 02:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ankle Sprain or Strain-
Strains are injuries that affect muscles or tendons, thick bands that attach muscles to bones. They occur in response to a quick tear, twist, or pull of the muscle. Strains are an acute type of injury that results from overstretching or over contraction. Pain, weakness, and muscle spasms are common symptoms experienced after a strain occurs.
Sprains are injuries that affect ligaments, thick bands of cartilage that attach bone to bone. They occur in response to a stretch or tear of a ligament. Sprains are an acute type of injury that results from trauma such as a fall or outside force that displaces the surrounding joint from its normal alignment. Sprains can range from a mild ligamentous stretch to a complete tear. Bruising, swelling, instability, and painful movement are common symptoms experienced after a sprain occurs.
RICE is the acronym used for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. It is used as the best initial treatment of soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and contusions. The combination of RICE helps reduce inflammation that occurs after acute injury. It is important to remember that the earlier this treatment is put into place, the more effective it is.
Rest: Rest and protect the injured area. If it hurts to bear weight on the injury, use crutches, or a cane.
Ice: Apply ice to the injury. The cold will reduce swelling and pain at the injured site. This step should be done as soon as possible. Apply the frozen object to the area for 20 minutes three times a day for the first 48 hours.
Compression: Compress the injured site. This will decreases swelling of the injured region. Although the wrap should be snug, make sure it is not too tight as this can cause numbness, tingling, or increased pain.
Elevation: Elevate the injured area above the level of the heart as much as possible. This technique will also assist in reducing the amount of swelling to the injured site.
Once the pain and swelling are eliminated, you should start gradual range of motion exercises but not to the point of pain. Each day your range of motion will increase slightly. Continue until you have complete range of motion. Than start gentle strengthening exercises to re-build the strength in the ankle.
The stiffness will go away over time.
See http://www.coldoneinc.com/ankle_wrap.html.
Good Luck
2007-01-27 05:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by twocoolinc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really should consult a doctor and get x-rays
2007-01-26 02:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mariza M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋