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What should i do if i twisted my ankle and now its swollen. it hurts up to, my shin , what should i do..?
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Sprain: Most likely, ice, pain medication and use elastic bandage is going to help, but if it is very swollen, i would recommend that you do a xray.
Answered 4/30/2014
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See a doctor: You sprained your ankle. You could ice it and eleveate it. If it hurts that bad you may need a walking boot or crutches. Just make sure you do not have calf pain as in the back of your head (or at least mine) one must always consider a clot which could be dangerous. Antiinflammatories can also help bring down the swelling.
Answered 10/4/2016
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