Symptoms of ankle ligament strain
Disease description:
I accidentally sprained my foot a while ago, and now I'm experiencing pain and swelling around the ankle, making it very difficult to walk. I suspect that I may have strained the ligaments. I would like to know specifically what symptoms are associated with a ligament strain in the ankle joint.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Ankle ligament sprain is one of the common sports injuries, and its main symptoms include the following aspects:
1. Pain: This is the most common symptom. There is usually significant pain in the ankle area, which worsens during movement or when pressure is applied.
2. Swelling: Due to blood leakage caused by ruptured blood vessels, the injured area swells rapidly.
3. Stiffness: After the sprain, the ankle joint may become stiff, affecting normal range of motion.
4. Bruising: As blood leaks from ruptured vessels into surrounding tissues, purplish or bluish bruises appear under the skin.
5. Instability: Patients may feel that the ankle joint is unstable and prone to twisting or falling.
6. Warmth: The injured area may feel slightly warm, which is an inflammatory response of the body to the injury.
If the above symptoms occur, physical activity should be stopped immediately, and initial treatment measures such as rest, ice application, compression bandaging, and elevation should be taken. Additionally, it is necessary to seek immediate medical attention for a detailed examination.
