<human>: I hurt my ankle - My ankle rolled out from under my foot. It hurt really bad at the time and swelled. It is slightly bruised behind my ankle joint on the outside. My leg/calf area really hurts. I get a fairly sharp pain in the area above my ankle in my calf on the outside of my leg
<bot>: Hi,1. Swelling of ankle could be Leg edema [peripheral edema] which can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, lymphatic system or the kidneys for which consultation with your primary care provider is essential, who might also exclude whether leg edema is:- Arterial: due to poor circulation in the arteries.- Diabetic: due to high blood sugar.- Vascular: due to any inflammatory disorder OR- Traumatic: due to injury to the leg2. One urgent medical condition which has to be immediately excluded, in the legs is DVT [deep vein thrombosis] so seek immediate medical intervention [vascular surgeon opinion] or visit an emergency room. Venous stasis can occur due to valve incompetency, injury, or poor circulation, and it can indicate the presence of life-threatening blood clots in the deep veins, ask for Doppler study [since the clot could break free and travel up to the lungs to cause a fatal embolism.3. The symptoms have to be carefully assessed by your doctor to ensure that whether it requires immediate medical attention or long-term therapy. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. 