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I got kicked in the upper ankle two days ago. it was swollen and i iced it and now it is bruised and still swollen..what is wrong?

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Dr. Edgardo Ordonez answered

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RICE: Sprain , strain, contusion, and fracture are all types of orthopedic injuries that occurs to ligaments, muscles, bone, and tissue. Your mechanism doesn't suggest a fracture. The general rule is rice therapy. ..Rest, ice, compression, elevation. See your doctor if no improvement.

Answered 4/7/2014

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A member asked:

I got kicked in the upper ankle two days ago. it was swollen and i iced it and now it is bruised and still swollen..what is wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgardo Ordonez answered

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