Banged ankle off door frame over a week ago still vv painful

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I've tried RICE since it happened. No relief. There isn't any bruising to see but as the day wears on it becomes more swollen and it's painful even when I'm in bed.

It's also started doing a weird crunch and occasional click but it just doesn't seem to be improving and it's been over a week.

Any advice please? Should I strap it/use it/rest it?

I would see GP for assessment and possibly referral for an X-ray. They may also refer to physio for their assessment and input.

Round here it would be minor injuries, or direct access physio at our gp (you just call and book in).

Thank you. I went to miu yesterday and it was x-rayed. It's fractured so I now have a boot and crutches.

Ouch - but glad you’ve got it checked and getting some treatment now. Undiagnosed fractures can heal awkwardly and need greater intervention further down the line. While a boot and crutches aren’t great they’re better than struggling on.

Hope you feel stable in it and can get around more easily now xx

Thank you @LovedFedAndNoonesDead. It's rather painful even with the boot and crutches but at least it has some protection now.