What should i do about my ankle??

Hey i'm an athlete and a little over 3 weeks ago now i was hit hard with a field hockey ball during an away game. we had no subs so i played the rest of the game although it hurt a lot. it was black and blue and swollen around my entire ankle for about two weeks and is now still swollen but the brusing is gone. there is also a bump above the inner ankle bone. i am unsure if i need to go see a doctor to see if there is anything wrong although our athletic trainer said it was fine. it still hurts and i don't know what to do. i've tried ice and compression without any success. any advice??

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What should i do about my ankle??

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Nov 16, 2009
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Thank you
by: Anonymous

thank you but are contusions hard and hurt a lot? like whenever i rub my hand over the bump it hurts so much and there is a black and blue that formed over it now and won't go away no matter how much i ice it.

Nov 16, 2009
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ankle contusion
by: Bart - SII

Contusions to the ankle can take a long time to heal because they often involve bruising of the bone. I would continue to address your concerns with your athletic trainer, and if you don't see improvement, they will likely refer you for a doctor's evaluation.

Bart