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A member asked:

I was wonder what i should if my ankle still hurt after i injuryed it in basketball a week later?

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Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

Go see a doctor: It should be evaluated if it still causes sig problems at 1 wk post inj.

Answered 4/7/2013

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