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Question by  outsiter (25)

How to tell if you have a broken ankle?

I think I broke my ankle.

 
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Answer by  toomanysnakes (20)

The symptoms of a broken ankle are swelling, discoloration, feeling of crepitus (a fine crackling sensation upon movement), and pain. If you have any of these symptoms, it is possible you have a broken ankle, but it could also be a sprain. It is not possible to determine the presence of a fracture without an x-ray.

 
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Answer by  soapjunkie (581)

If you cannot wiggle your toes, have severe ankle pain, have significant bruising and swelling, inability to walk or put weight on your ankle, or even a bone protruding through the skin, then it could be a broken ankle. Please consult your doctor or local emergency room for treatment.

 
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Answer by  Melissa101010 (4405)

Usually if you have broke your ankle you will be able to see the bone poking out the side of your foot. You will have a lot of pain, swelling, and tenderness. It sometimes gets warm to touch. You should go to an emergency room and get an xray to see if it is broken.

 
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Answer by  Kozmo (286)

If it's broken, the pain is so severe I couldn't even take one step on it. A sprain being painful, you can put some pressure on it. The only way to tell is to have an X-ray. But if you cannot get there right away: ice on 20 minutes, off 20 minutes and Advil reduces the swelling.

 
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