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Hi, i sprained my ankle badly, doctor did x-ray and said there was no fracture, they put a cast, removed it after 10 days, but still painful. normal?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Yes: Very normal. Sprains take longer to heal than breaks!!

Answered 6/20/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, i sprained my ankle badly, doctor did x-ray and said there was no fracture, they put a cast, removed it after 10 days, but still painful. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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