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A member asked:

I broke my ankle about 8 years ago and was wondering if there is suppose to be swelling still? or do i maybe have fluid?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Doubtful: It would be very unusual to have true swelling eight years after an acute injury, unless the swelling is due to something else entirely. You need to have this checked out.

Dr Pampati agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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Shouldn shouldn't be: no fluid. shouldn't be any swelling. get checked out

Dr Harris and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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