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A member asked:
Why is my ankle red and hot to the touch after an ankle sprain?
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Because there : Is an increase in blood that travels there, more swelling of tissues...L.
Answered 5/2/2021
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Inflammation: Increased circulation leads to warmth, redness and often times swelling at and around an injured site.
Answered 4/9/2020
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