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I have tendonitis in my right ankle. how long will it take to heal?
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Couple of weeks: With proper rest, anti-inflammatories, and proper splinting these are usually healed within 2 weeks time. If not followup with your physician to look for other problems will be required.
Answered 3/30/2019
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Depends: It depends on the extent of the injury and how it is being treated. Average is 2-4 weeks.
Answered 2/26/2013
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