Just yesterday I got hit by a softball on the inner ankle that was pitched to me in the batters box. It did not swell right away but about 20-30 mins later it got really big. So after the game, I iced it & the swelling went down a ton. It is still swollen, just not as bad, it has also gotten bruised. Im a little worried. At the spot where I got hit there is a bruised/reddish color that is a bump. Not big, but it is a bump. Not sure if this is normal. I can move my ankle all the way around with very little pain. I can put weight on it with no pain at all. Should I see a doctor. Any suggestions?
Hi, Thanks for your query. From description, it seems to be soft tissue injury. Reddish color bump might be due to hematoma formation(collection of blood). You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care