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A member asked:
Why would ice make my foot swell more? can this happen with arthritis? no injury but sprained ankle 4 years ago and it has been a mess since then.
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So, ice should: Not make your foot swell more. You need to see a doctor to figure out what exactly is wrong.
Answered 12/9/2013
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