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My daughter fell and hurt her left ankle it is bruised and swollen but she can walk on it what could be wrong?

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Bruised ligaments: Injured ligaments and muscle can present this way. Ice for1st 24hrs, rest and elevation will help.

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/20/2014

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