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I hit my ankle on a metal leg of my bed there is no swelling or brusing after i hit it i rolled it pain when walking what should i do?
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Rest/Ice/Compression: (RICE) Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Utilize a compression sleeve for two weeks after injury to prevent reinjury.
Answered 2/2/2016
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Ice it: wrap ankle if you can in something like an ace bandage, see a foot/ankle doc for further care if still painful. (rule out fracture)
Answered 5/8/2016
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