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Sprained ankle getting worse and not healing. swelling not staying down and i'm getting fatigued. pain also getting worse and keeps cramping. plz help?

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See an orthopedist: Then see an orthopedist and have the ankle evaluated. Has it been x rayed? If not, that is essential to rule out a fracture.

Dr Chen agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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