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A 16-year-old female asked:

Ankle pain for months. keeps going and returning. tried ice but only helped me temporary. it seems that there is a circular swelling. what to do?

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Dr. Kenneth Merrimananswered

Orthopedic Surgery 48 years experience

See a doc: it would be best if you saw a doctor to evaluate this long term problem

3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

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