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Can't tell if i either sprained my ankle or broke it?
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X-ray : The only way to be certain is an X-ray or a physical exam by a doctor. Generally ankle sprains are not painful to touch over the boney aspect of the ankle
Answered 4/23/2016
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Yes by visiting: your doctor and getting an Xray , some times event an MRI , see your doctor or go to ER
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