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Is toe and lower foot swelling common after a sprained ankle cause by auto accident?

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Yes: As common as tulips in the spring.

Dr Niazi agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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Yes: Your whole foot can swell after an ankle sprain. And an auto accident can cause soft tissue injury in your foot as well. It takes about 3 months for swelling to completely resolve after this type of injury. However, if you have pain in the location of swelling it should be further evaluated.

Answered 8/1/2014

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