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A 37-year-old female asked:

Is it normal for a possible ankle sprain to still be swollen, tender to the touch, burn an feel puffy or like theres fluid where it's swollen?

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A Verified Doctoranswered

Internal Medicine 38 years experience

Yes.These are all: Symptoms of an ankle sprain.An orthopedist can tell if there is a more significant injury.

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Dr. Steven Bernsteinanswered

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 33 years experience

Ankle sprain: Yes. But may also be broken. You need an exam and an xray. Seek an consult with an ankle specialist.

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