why is my ankle always swollen?

[autumnbaines]

why is my ankle always swollen and hurting? i tore a legment in my ankle i had pyshicl tharapy for it but it still swollen and killing me the dr said it should be held by now but it still is not it has been almost 7 months .still in pain what should i do please help me. thanks

[bjm1970]

Elevate it and ice it would be my thoughts relieving discomfort.No idea why it would hurt for so long without reinjury.I do know my daughter injured her ankle when she was young and within the year re injured it without doing much of anything.She said it never felt like it was as strong after the initial injury.Hope this helps a little and good luck!

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Either the ligament tear has not healed or there is a hairline fracture or some infection in the joint. An X-ray should be done and if need be a MRI. Please consult an orthopedic specialist regarding this.
Take care!

[hobojo]

I know how you feel. It ***** and hurts. I tore both my feet up all the ligements and muscels and my dr. put me in ankle braces never any pain medication or shots and I was in pain for a year and a half b4 I could take off my braces. If your dr isnt helping you now ask for another opinion and tell him you want something for the pain. :) good luck