Hi I was at softball practice and I stepped into a hole and my ankle twisted and popped . it hurt so badly and 12 hours later it still does. I RICED it. But it isn t swollen or discolored . it hurts badly in perticuler in 2 spots . its tender too. I can badly out pressure on it or walk.
Hi, Thanks for your query. After a sudden fall on the foot, appearance of pain, swelling, tenderness, etc. are all indicative of hematoma formation either due to a soft tissue injury or due to a hairline fracture. For diagnosis, it is important to get an x-ray foot and an MRI scan of the area done. X-rays are very sensitive for picking up any fracture and MRI is one of the best tests for ruling out and identifying soft tissue injuries in the area of fall. I recommend you to consult an Orthopedic for proper examination and required investigations. You can wait till tomorrow morning if the pain is not very severe and the swelling is not actively increasing. Meanwhile - 1. Do a cold compress on the area of injury. 2. Avoid weight-bearing on the foot. 3. Keep the foot elevated on two pillows while resting. 4. Get some mild painkillers prescribed from your doctor do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take Cara