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Sprained ankle nearly 3 months ago after 6 weeks seemed to heal and return to normal over the past week swelling and pain has returned?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

get rechecked: Just because the ankle feels better after 6 weeks, it still needs to be conditioned to get back up to it's pre-injury strength. You may have re-injured the area or may have something new going on. Have it rechecked.

Dr Rafat agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Have it re-evaluated: Limit your activity for now and have it re-evaluated. You may need follow up x-rays.

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

Sprained ankle nearly 3 months ago after 6 weeks seemed to heal and return to normal over the past week swelling and pain has returned?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Dr Rafat agreed

Dr. Payam Rafat answered

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