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I slid down a steep cliff near the beach and the next day after walking about a mile my foot below the ankle bone on the outside was excruciating. the next day there was a pinkish purple bruise on the side of my foot and a little swelling but didn't hurt

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Ankle sprain.: Sounds like a minor sprain. So long as you are able to bear weight on it, I would not be too concerned. Rest, ice, ACE wrap compression, and elevation should reduce any discomfort you might experience.

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Answered 8/28/2015

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A member asked:

I slid down a steep cliff near the beach and the next day after walking about a mile my foot below the ankle bone on the outside was excruciating. the next day there was a pinkish purple bruise on the side of my foot and a little swelling but didn't hurt

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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