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Will swelling make my broken ankle worse?
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No, but: It may slow the healing process. Swelling may cause congestion of blood flow. If blood flow is hindered healing will not be optimized. For help with this: www.Orthodoc.Aaos.Org/footankle.
Answered 11/24/2016
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Increased pain. : Swelling after a trauma will increase your pain. The more you elevate, the less you swell. The less you swell, the less you hurt.
Answered 7/6/2018
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It may delay healing: Cause more pain, stiffness and could lead to more scar formation.
Answered 11/20/2012
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