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Why has my leg swollen after spraining my ankle?
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Bruising: With an ankle sprain, depending on severity - which can be as bad as a fibulae tip fracture, swelling, bleeding, bruising, and spreading of the bruise while absorbing is not uncommon. Rest, elevation, ice, limitation of walking can reduce pain, and swelling.
Answered 3/2/2014
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Get an x-ray: Twisting ones’ ankle can lead to a sprained ankle. Often times, this may result in ligament or tendon injuries which may lead to ankle swelling, pain, and possibly instability. An x-ray of the foot and ankle will be able to assist in differentiating a sprain form a fracture.
Answered 3/9/2014
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