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Why does my ankle swells, turns different colors, fells like it is on fire, hurt my ankle 6/2011 and it is not getting any better. i now have two toes that have black lines in them. was treated, did x-rays said bone bruise after 3 months did mri. saying

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Were : Were you treated following your injury? X-rays? Do you know if you broke anything, or tore a ligament? If so, it's not uncommon for pain and swelling to last this long. I usually tell my patients following an ankle fracture or ligament tear it takes a good year before they really begin to feel their old self again. I'm not sure what you mean by black lines on your toes. You mean the nail or the toe itself? Which way do the lines go, and how long have they been present? I know i asked you more questions than you asked yourself, but it's very hard to make a reasonable diagnosis without more answers in your case. Needless to say, it's best you see a podiatrist, or return to the doctor who initially treated your injury and follow up to find out exactly why you're still having problems.

Answered 10/3/2017

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ankle: Your description screams get an evaluation. There is so much that could be going on that there is nowhere near enough space here. See your treating physician and get the help you need

Answered 12/22/2014

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