Home Health Query Orthopaedics So, I was playing badminton yesterday and ended up...

Female
26 Years
29/01/2025

So, I was playing badminton yesterday and ended up twisting my ankle at a weird angle, and now it's pretty swollen. It's not hurting too much, but the swelling is definitely noticeable. What should I do to take care of it? I'm not sure if it's serious enough to see a doctor. Do you think I really need to get it checked out?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Although the injury may not seem severe, it's important to see a doctor if:

Pain increases or becomes sharp. You have difficulty walking or bearing weight on the ankle. Theres a change in skin color or you notice severe bruising. The swelling does not decrease after 48 hours or gets worse.

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Although the injury may not seem severe, it's important to see a doctor if:

Pain increases or becomes sharp. You have difficulty walking or bearing weight on the ankle. Theres a change in skin color or you notice severe bruising. The swelling does not decrease after 48 hours or gets worse.