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What is it called when you injure your foot or ankle, but it only lasts for a minute or so?
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Paroxysm: A paroxysm is a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity or a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease; a sudden worsening of symptoms. It is a benign self-limited condition that goes as quickly as it comes.
Answered 10/4/2016
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