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Is a broken ankle swollen or painful?
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Both: Break or sprain can both be very painful, swollen and bruised. If it doesn't improve with ice in the first 24 hours, i would recommend an x ray, which is the only way to really be sure.
Answered 7/13/2013
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Yes: Fractured (broken) ankles can be both painful and swollen. There are other conditions that can cause pain and swelling in a joint such as the ankle. If there has been trauma to the ankle, a sprain could give the same symptoms.
Answered 10/4/2016
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