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Oedipus?? Medical opinion very much needed, please?
My boyfriend injured his ankle a little a few nights ago, stubbing it against the couch (the iron retractor part beneath the recliner). In the beginning, he felt only a little soreness, but later the next day, he complained of stifness and later still, sharp pains. Now, his foot has swelled to more than half its normal size and the pain is unbearable when pressure is applied. He's limping and needs a walking stick to support his weight. He's lost his appetite and only wants to sleep. This is peculiar behavior for him. I'm worried.
Originally, there where a few minor scratches from the injury, but they barely punctured his skin and I immediately tended to them. He's reluctant to visit an ER, and I understand his discomfort. Before I take him, is there anything I could do at home to release the swelling? Does this sound like an infection? In anyone's medical opinion, is there very much that can be done, even if we did wait at an ER? Many thanks.
Answer:
Hey may have fractured something inside (a bone or tendon); also, those small scratches could have become infected, even with the most tender ministrations.
He should definitely make an appointment with a doctor at the very least. You could also visit an Urgent Care as an alternative to the ER. But either way, he should get professional medical treatment.
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