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I experience severe ankle pain as if it were sprained but it's not. it only lasts for a couple of days and may come back i. the other ankle? what is

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Dr. Sam Sugar answered

Ankle pain: Intermittent pain you describe can be from ligamentous of rendon inflammation try a sleeve brace first to see if it helps.

Answered 5/6/2014

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