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I stepped on a foot that had gone to


Sent to Health Experts October 08, 2006 5:07 p.m.
I stepped on a foot that had gone to "sleep". It didn't hold me and I went down turning my ankle. I hit the floor and some furniture. not clear on that part of the fall as i seemed to bounce. When i recovered, my foot, leg and hip hurt also other parts i must have hit on the way down. I was able to get up and walk around without excess pain. both feet were swollen before i fell due to time of month. it is now the third day and most all of the swelling has subsided. My ankle is black and blue with a rash. It is a little stiff and still sore. only the side of the foot, right on the ankle and about 4 inches up is blk and blue, and the ankle itself is slightly swollen. I can turn my foot all around, but it does hurt to do that and feels stiff. I walk with a limp.   Is there a was i can determine whether there might be a break. I don't think so and really don't want to go to emergancy unless it is absolutly necessary. Can you advise me?

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October 08, 2006 5:16 p.m. (9 minutes and 43 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Unfortuantly the only way to determine if there is a break is by xray. From your description it does sound a possibility or it may just be a severe sprain. As a painkiller I recommend ibuprofen 400mg three times daily. This is great for bringing down inflammation.

It needs to be said, that if it is a break then there may be no action required, depending which bones are involved. I would also give it some support with either bandaging or a sports support.

I don't think a visit to ER today is necessary, but it may be worth a visit to your doctor if you still cannot put your full weight on the foot tomorrow.

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