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I have ankle hurts fell down the stairs?

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

For now: Apply an ice pack, keep it elevated and stay off it. If it's just a simple sprain, you'll feel better tomorrow. If you don't, you need an x-ray, so bring your ankle to either a podiatrist or an orthopedist, both of whom will have x-rays in their office (better than an er), so you can get diagnosed and treated properly. Good luck!

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/4/2015

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