i sprained my ankle 5 weeks ago. I try to stay off it and my job is a sitting one. I also wear a wrap to secure the ankle and help with the swelling. I originally had an xray that showed no break and I iced it and kept off the foot for a week. However, the ankle swells quite a bit each day and if I stand too long or walk to much, the swelling increases and the leg hurts. I ve also noticed a little bit of tingling in the top of the foot, along with a little pain above the heal and quite a bit of tightness from the heel to the calf. Another item I ve notice is that the leg seems to be cold to the touch. Is this normal for a sprain? I did not have an MRI but I have called by family doctor to look again at the xrays. I m not thinking that the sprain was more than a stretch of the legaments.
Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and injury pattern there can be tear in ankle ligament leading to pain and swelling. Instability may increase due to laxity of ligament. I will advise doing MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time, you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Persistent pain after ankle injury is common and may take 6 months to heal. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.