Sprained ankle after three weeks!
Question: Sprained ankle after three weeks
I was playing basketball and landed on the side of my foot with all my weight causing my ankle to twist.. Now, after three weeks, my anke constantly pops when i turn my foot to the side and sometimes it feels like my anlkle wants to shift into socket, like it is partially dislocated..
there is little pain except when my ankle pops.. it feels better for a minute then it pops again if i walk on it.. Why is it popping so often.? Health Question & Answer
there is little pain except when my ankle pops.. it feels better for a minute then it pops again if i walk on it.. Why is it popping so often.? Health Question & Answer
Answers:
your tendons are messed up......or torn........is there any swelling.?......best thing is to stabalize it for a while...... and let it heal........throw some ice on it once in a while to speed up the healing processHealth Question & Answer
Hmmm......I would go and see a doctor, as your ligaments and tendons sounds like they are loose, which in the long run could cause more injuries.. They may refer you to a physiotherapist to get some exercises to strengthen it!!
Keep it elevated, and ice it, and most importantly REST it!
Good luck!Health Question & Answer
Keep it elevated, and ice it, and most importantly REST it!
Good luck!Health Question & Answer