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How is it that my foot is still swollen when my ankle swelling has been reduced?

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Gravity work: I do not know your problem, but foot swelling will subside after ankle swelling because of the distance from the heart. Be patient it will go away if you do not have any other problem.

Dr Chideckel and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/30/2019

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