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A member asked:
Why won't my pain go down? my ankle sprained 4 days ago.
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Time for eval: If your pain has not improved it is time for a full evaluation and radiographs.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Swelling: You probably still have swelling at the area and it is putting pressure on the nerve. Also you have injured the tendons and ligaments and pain is a response to this. Use rest, compression, elevation. Take some Motrin if no allergies.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Sprain: Are u still walking on the ankle or are you immobilized?
Answered 2/24/2018
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