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A 22-year-old female asked:

Sprained foot 2 days ago nd there was swelling at top of the foot. this morning swelling displaced towards the ankle area. no pain but is this normal?

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino
Dr. Thomas Deberardinoanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Can be normal: A sprain generates localized tissue swelling in the zone of injury. Swelling is basically a collection of fluid. Fluid around an injured foot or ankle will follow, somewhat, the laws of gravity. So, swelling from an injured foot, that may be elevated slight above the ankle, can lead to migration of the tissue swelling toward the ankle--or perhaps the ankle is injured too.
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Dr. Stephen Daquino
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Dr. Lee Wittenberg
Dr. Lee Wittenberganswered
Podiatry 23 years experience
Soft tissue injury: Sprains of ligaments and tendon injuries require more time to heal because there is poor blood supply to these dense/thick/fibrous structures. Swelling may last for several months after such an injury.
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Dr. Arnold Beresh
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Podiatry 43 years experience
Not unusual: After a sprain different areas may swell and bruise, continue range of motion and stretching.
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Dr. Payam Rafat
Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
It is possible.: Swelling and bruising may move from one area to another following an injury.
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