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To go to the walk in centre with a (probably) sprained ankle

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Hothothothothotdog · 11/07/2025 22:09

I fell before quite heavily after going over on my ankle. It’s swelled up and looks like I’m going to get a corker of a bruise. It’s painful but I’m fairly sure it’s a sprain, however my friend is concerned that it’s fractured and I should go to the walk in and get it checked out. I’m not sure and think maybe I’m just being a wimp. Would I be U to go and get it x-rayed?

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Hothothothothotdog · 11/07/2025 22:21

Howdoyouwait · 11/07/2025 22:17

People are so quick to run for help these days.

Put it up, ice it, rest it and see in the morning. It’s more than likely fine. Generally you would know by the level of pain if there’s anything seriously wrong.

Well this is what I don’t want to do! But just keep hearing horror stories about how people didn’t realise about fractures etc

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Wolfpa · 11/07/2025 22:18

I would RICE it for the evening and see how things feel tomorrow.

MollyButton · 11/07/2025 22:17

My ex husband walked around for a month with a broken wrist including carrying cases across a city. He only went to the Doctor because his elbow still hurt. He was sent for an x-ray and came home with a cast

Howdoyouwait · 11/07/2025 22:17

People are so quick to run for help these days.

Put it up, ice it, rest it and see in the morning. It’s more than likely fine. Generally you would know by the level of pain if there’s anything seriously wrong.

Merryoldgoat · 11/07/2025 22:15

Agreed with PP. Plus if you walk around on it fractured you will possibly cause more damage - I know two people who did this in my teens and the recovery was terrible.

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Hothothothothotdog · 11/07/2025 22:14

It’s painful but weight bearing so I don’t think it’s broken! Just think I’d feel a bit pathetic (although relieved) if it was just a sprain.

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RobertaFirmino · 11/07/2025 22:12

Absolutely! Injuries like this are exactly what walk in centres are for.

Pippa12 · 11/07/2025 22:11

I’d go if there’s a possibility it’s broken, that’s what it’s there for! Hope it’s a sprain for you tho- a cast in this weather!

Happydays321 · 11/07/2025 22:11

Get it xrayed.