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I believe i sprained my ankle 8 weeks ago and it still hurts. i can walk on it now but not when it happened. no bruising some swelling. have it ckd out?

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

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Xray may be : Needed to rule out a fracture.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/17/2013

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Get it checked out: While it sounds like you are progressing, you might want to have it looked at. Sometimes bracing, activity restrictions and/or physical therapy are necessary. The persistent swelling might indicate you still have some healing to do. Good luck!

Dr Isiorho and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/9/2013

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A member asked:

I believe i sprained my ankle 8 weeks ago and it still hurts. i can walk on it now but not when it happened. no bruising some swelling. have it ckd out?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Joseph Newman answered

Dr Isiorho and another doctor agreed

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