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How long does it take for a sprained foot to heal?
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Varies depending on : depending on the severety of the sprain it might take 1-4 weeks. Some sprains may be worse than a fracture.
Answered 5/16/2018
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4-6 weeks: Sprains generally take 4-6 weeks to heal enough that you don't have much pain. They take about 3 months before the swelling is gone.
Answered 4/3/2017
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