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I sprained my ankle last week while playing football. i heard a "pop" sound. it started to hurt immediately and swelled up really quickly.

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See details: See an orthopedist and have the problem evaluated. You will need x rays to rule out a fracture. Severe sprains often need to be immobilized.

Dr Finkelstein and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/15/2014

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See a podiatrist: You need to have an xray to make sure it isn't broken. Even if it is sprained it needs treatment to get you back playing as soon as possible.

Answered 9/29/2016

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