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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?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

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.
4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

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.
4.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 7, 2017
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