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Ortho says my painful/swelling ankle is fine and gave me ketoprofen. but every night my ankle is swollen again from day's walking. is this normal?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Fine for Whom?: Maybe it's fine for him, but I would be getting another opinion. The question is to the probable reason for the swelling and pain. The answer is not "fine".

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 8/7/2015

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