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What does it mean if my ankle is swollen (since yesterday, i think it's sprained, i haven't seen a doctor) and some of it is green ?

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Bruise: Bruising will take place after an injury and will often go thru a rainbow of colors as it heals.

Answered 10/9/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Sounds like a sprain: Try rest, ice, compression , like with an ace bandage, and elevation.

Answered 4/7/2013

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A member asked:

What does it mean if my ankle is swollen (since yesterday, i think it's sprained, i haven't seen a doctor) and some of it is green ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

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