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I rolled my ankle twice a week ago.back of my ankle/heal still hurt, especially when i go down the the stairs and point/flex my foot. what is this?
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Sprained: Sprained achillis tendon. If swelling/bruising....may need x ray to rule out fracture.Use heat ankle support and Aleve (naproxen) in the mean time.
Answered 2/26/2017
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