What causes pain and cramp under the cast for fracture in ankle?
Patient: hi, i have a spiral fracture in my ankle and my leg and ankle will be in cast for 6 weeks, im 3 weeks in an i am in agonising pain with cramp under my cast. I,ve read several things such as lack of potassium and salt can cause this and have heard the most severre symptom can be a blood clot. Is this common and can it be avoided?? Doctor: Hello,Burning, Stinging, or skin Irritation can be caused by too much pressure on the skin or by a wet cast. To ensure that your bone continues healing properly, call your orthopedist to schedule a splint or cast change. Meanwhile,I suggest using painkillers such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician