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I hit my ankle bone on the side of my bed and it is slightly swollen. what should i do?

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Ice: Rice: rest - don't walk around a lot on it if it hurts to. Ice - ice compresses, 20 minutes every hour. Compression - wrap in an ace bandage or a neoprene wrap. Elevation - put your foot up on a chair, ideally elevate above the heart if it's really swollen. If it's not getting better in a day or two go see a doctor.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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