What's the really desperate agony within my ankle?
On the 4th July 2008 I had an operation on the inside of my foot. Since then, I hold all bandaging removed and am now have problems with my ankle.
When I had the operation I be told not to walk on the ball of my foot which resulted within my walking completely on the outside of my foot.
Now I am still walking like this due to swelling on my foot. Even when the swelling has gone down, I am still own problems putting my foot flat.
From this, I am getting really bad ankle pains more so when I play football.
It is often swollen and doesn't discern very stable.
Going on holiday next week so want to know what to do just about it if anyone could help. Will go doctors, but until afterwards...a rough idea would be nice. :)
Thanks
Answer: You are right to go rear legs to your Doctors. Pain and swelling is your own body's defencive way of telling you that something isn't right or you are doing something it doesn't similar to.
If it is still swollen sit down and elevate the leg. Then apply an ice pack (a bag of frozen peas will do) over the tight and swollen area, and leave it on for give or take a few 15 minutes.
You were probably told to use you foot normally, after the bandage were removed, but I don't think they intended for you to go and play football straight away, it is not a good opinion. You are putting the bones, muscles and tendons in your foot and ankle under too much stress too soon. Its something you work up to. It may be a worthy idea to ask your Doctor about physiotherapy.
Good luck.