The symptoms described in the picture mean that there is a sub-cutaneous injury at the ankle. Usually, an X-ray is best used to determine the exact nature of the injury. On the balance of probabilities, however, it most likely is a bone bruise. This type of injury also occurs on the knees and sometimes on the heels.
The discoloration usually happens when blood vessles beneath the skin are ruptured and blood leaks beneath the skin.
When a bone bruise occurs in the ankle, it is most times due to a direct hit, or an accidental twisting of the ankle.
People who are susceptible to these sort of injuries are those who:
- have an active sports lifestyle
- have jobs that are very exerting physically
- don't wear protective gear
Keeping the affected ankle elevated and applying ice between 10 and 20 minutes every day helps with healing a bone bruise and reduce the swelling where there is one.
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