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Twisted ankle not healing?

Hi guys one quick question.
I played football some two weeks ago and I twisted my ankle very badly. Did not treat it immediately(which I should have) and that gave me a swollen ankle. After one and a half week my ankle is working properly and the bruises has gone completely. However though my ankle was still slightly but notably bigger than normal, and it has lasted for the past 4,5 days. Any advice? Thx

Reply 1

Keep icing whenever you do anything on it (sport, etc) and maybe try an anti-inflammatory. Other than that, if you're still worried, see a doctor or physiotherapist, they'll know best.

Reply 2

Go to the doctors/ A&E. Make sure you aint torn the tendants or even broke it slighty.

Reply 3

Bloodletting will reduce the swelling and address the disproportion pf your humours. Too much choler, methinks.

Reply 4

OK thanks guys

Reply 5

Mate, check it out. I foolishly left it to heal itself and after having an ultrasound done at my physio it's now damaged for life. Don't make the same mistake. And certainly don't play any sports until it's 100% back to normal. You'll regret it in the long run (like me :/ ) if you do...