Can anyone help diagnos this? if you have a just answers account it would really help. 10 easy points. ?!
Question: Can anyone help diagnos this.? if you have a just answers account it would really help. 10 easy points. .?
I hurt both my ankles playing soccer yesterday.
I fell and most of twisted them the wrong way.
I do indoor track and i really need to get better by monday.
This happened around 4-5 pm saturday.
Right now i have heat on it hopefully it will work.
My symptoms are:
1. Hurts slightly when i touch my ankle and right above it.
2. Harder to walk, hurts a little bit, i have to walk more on my heels then regular
3. when i twist my foot outwards it hurts a little
4. NO swelling
I need to know what this is... it could just be slightly bruised or just sore.?
What can i do to help it, i'm putting heat on it right now, is that okay.?
please answer as soon as possible.
thanks so much!Health Question & Answer
I fell and most of twisted them the wrong way.
I do indoor track and i really need to get better by monday.
This happened around 4-5 pm saturday.
Right now i have heat on it hopefully it will work.
My symptoms are:
1. Hurts slightly when i touch my ankle and right above it.
2. Harder to walk, hurts a little bit, i have to walk more on my heels then regular
3. when i twist my foot outwards it hurts a little
4. NO swelling
I need to know what this is... it could just be slightly bruised or just sore.?
What can i do to help it, i'm putting heat on it right now, is that okay.?
please answer as soon as possible.
thanks so much!Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Heat is not what you want to be doing. The first 24-48 hours of any injury should be iced. Heat MAY be able to be applied at a later time in the course of your rehab (if you need it.)
It sounds like you probably have a Grade I (very mild) sprain of the lateral (outside) ankle ligaments. The reason why you need to walk a little more on your heels than normal is because when you walk "normally" those ankle ligaments get stretched out during various parts of the normal walking process.
Chances are you will be feeling better my Monday, but you might want to take it easy. If you are on a team that is supported by an athletic trainer/sports medicine person, you could ask them to tape your ankle for a little extra support. But, taping can be a bit restrictive as well as supportive, so depending on what Monday is (meet vs. practice) as well as your events (long distance, sprint, jumping, shot) this may not be the best solution for you.
In addition, you could take some type of anti-inflammatory (Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) or a pain-reliever like Tylenol or acetamenophen to help with any discomfort. Take as directed on the bottle.Health Question & Answer
It sounds like you probably have a Grade I (very mild) sprain of the lateral (outside) ankle ligaments. The reason why you need to walk a little more on your heels than normal is because when you walk "normally" those ankle ligaments get stretched out during various parts of the normal walking process.
Chances are you will be feeling better my Monday, but you might want to take it easy. If you are on a team that is supported by an athletic trainer/sports medicine person, you could ask them to tape your ankle for a little extra support. But, taping can be a bit restrictive as well as supportive, so depending on what Monday is (meet vs. practice) as well as your events (long distance, sprint, jumping, shot) this may not be the best solution for you.
In addition, you could take some type of anti-inflammatory (Advil, Motrin, Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) or a pain-reliever like Tylenol or acetamenophen to help with any discomfort. Take as directed on the bottle.Health Question & Answer
You have a medical problem which could get a lot more acute without professional attention. And what are you doing.? Asking non-professionals. People, for the most part, who will just give you a guess. Call a doctor. Go to a hospital emergency room. Really try to help yourself.Health Question & Answer