Sprained ankle
I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago and still have pain and swelling. It seems more of a lump on my ankle then anything. I had x-rays done at the ER and they said nothing was broken. I bruised from my toes to right under my calf. My foot also turned like a blue color. Is all of this normal with an ankle sprain???
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Vivian Abrams DPM
Yes bruises doappear blue from the blood that is spread throughout the tissue that is injured. Just because you were X-rayed in the ER and no fracture was noted does not mean you absolutely do not have one. X-rays do not show ligament injuries, where an MRI does. If you are still hurting and concerned then go see a podiatrist or orthopedist.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
Yes bruises doappear blue from the blood that is spread throughout the tissue that is injured. Just because you were X-rayed in the ER and no fracture was noted does not mean you absolutely do not have one. X-rays do not show ligament injuries, where an MRI does. If you are still hurting and concerned then go see a podiatrist or orthopedist.