How can I tell if my ankle is broken?

How can I tell if my ankle is broken?

It’s not always easy to know if that pain in your ankle means your ankle is sprained or broken. And if your ankle is broken, you probably won’t know if you’ve broken more than one bone until your healthcare provider can take a look.

Here are some symptoms you might experience if you have a broken ankle:

• You have sudden, severe pain in your ankle.
• You can't put weight on your ankle.
• It hurts when you touch your ankle.
• Your ankle is bruised.
• Your ankle is swollen.