10 Symptoms of a Sprained Ankle
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Warm
After an injury, there is a lot of activity going on behind the scenes to repair the damage. The body will send a lot of resources such as proteins and white blood vessels to supply the effort. Unwanted debris such as old blood and other items will also need to be removed. This results in an increase in blood supply to the area.
This additional flow of blood causes the area to get warmer than usual. The extra blood can also cause the area to become visibly redder. If you feel an intense burning sensation, though, then it could be a sign of nerve damage.
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