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Turned my ankle yesterday. outside of ankle and arch swollen throbbing pain hard to bend ankle. can't put full weight on it. should i see my doctor?
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Yes: I would be seen just to make sure you did not fracture it. If you did, you may need to be out in a cast.
Answered 10/31/2017
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