Five days ago I fell down the stairs and twisted my ankle weirdly, it hurts when I walk sometimes, and very randomly like twice a day my foot starts hurting and the pain goes up my shin and into my knee, and when I am walking and it doesn't hurt it feels extemely weak. My Parents think I am faking it or exaggerating. Is this a sprain or break? Fracture? Thanks!
2007-11-11 14:54:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Should I use crutches?
2007-11-11 14:56:52 · update #1
My foot is not swollen, there is just a tiny bruise on the base of my ankle
2007-11-11 15:00:50 · update #2
We have no way of knowing - only an x-ray can tell you. And don't let anyone tell you that if it was broken you wouldn't be able to walk on it (myth). Go see your doctor.
2007-11-11 14:57:47 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a sprain or a pulled muscle.
If its swollen or discolored, that will tell you its a sprain, Im sure it would be a lot more painful if you broke it. You would definitely know.
Just crutches, you might want to go to the doctor too.
2007-11-11 22:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with rad tech. I work at a hospital as a cardiac tech and have seen pt's fall and break bones before. The only way to tell is by X-ray.
2007-11-11 23:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by greylady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a physician and I would definitely x-ray your ankle and leg.
2007-11-11 23:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by cowogo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋