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A member asked:

After ankle sprain my ankle looks different than the other one. is that scar tissue? if so how do i remove it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

How long after: The sprain? It may be some residual swelling.....

Dr Badman and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/8/2016

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Dont touch it: If no pain dont do anything, leave it alone. If pain you may need mri.

Answered 3/6/2013

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Exp. calf soreness & tightness in the morning and at rest. Been told ankle sprain can be the cause. Had grade 2 sprain 1 yr ago. PT doesnt help. MRI shows scarring. Cortisone shot is scheduled for next month. Is this necessary w/ current symptoms?

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Been almost a year from a grade 2 right ankle sprain. PT hasnt relieved pain. After any physical activity right calf muscle is tight. Does this affect from ankle healing properly? MRI shows scarring. Waiting for cortisone lidocaine shot?

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Side of ankle stepped on w/cleats in early Nov. Don't know if it's tendons, ligaments or scar tissue. Hurts if pressed & looks little swollen at times?

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I have severe scarring, what looks like cigarette burns from having a wart removed from one leg, and a tiny little dot on the other. Is this normal?

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After a hemmorhoidectomy and 3 surgeries to remove scar tissue, i have been having sharp pains ahooting down my right leg feels like a nerve. Help?

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