I have had a serious history of ankle sprains and have undergone two ankle ligament reattachment surgeries and have still been experiencing weakness and pain and last night had a pretty severe sprain again. It swelled pretty large, especially around the back and front of the ankle and now has gone down a little in swelling although still somewhat swollen and is fairly constant pain. I ve been icing today but do I need to see a doctor for x-rays, exam etc. ?
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to a X-ray of the ankle to exclude a fracture. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. If the pain continues, I suggest seeing an orthopedist for further evaluation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards!  Chat Doctor.