what do you think is it broken or how long should a sprain last ? and if it still hurts after 3days is it broken? he is going to the doctor tomorrow but he does not know what to expect
2007-03-01 07:13:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
well he cant stand on that foot... it hurts him alot though
2007-03-01 07:23:44 · update #1
If he can stand up on that leg, then its defintely not broken.
2007-03-01 07:21:15 · answer #1 · answered by Answer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will most likely touch it to see where it is most tender and do an x-ray. A sprain usually swells up, can have bruising, and hurts for more than 3 days! If he can't move his toes or ankle at all, then it is most likely broken. He could also have a hairline fracture that is not as severe. I've sprained my ankle so bad the Dr. said it would've been better if it had broken, easier to heal.
2007-03-01 15:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprains can swell up pretty quickly. It's possible your brother has that. If there is actually break, like another said it's most like a hairline fracture. He needs to stay off that foot, keep it elevated, and keep it iced to bring down the swelling.
Good luck!
2007-03-01 15:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sprain will swell up quickly also. Is there a pulse in the foot? If no pulse he needs medical attention right now.
If there is a pulse, ice it, keep it elevated, and have him stay off it. Only an xray will be able to tell if it is broken.
2007-03-01 15:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jinxed_Jewel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a hairline fracture. why is he waiting to go to the doctor? If it is broken it could get worse if he waits!
2007-03-01 15:21:59 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋