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Chronic ankle pain, both a burning and stiffening sensation and the past 2 days it has swollen and there is fluid around my ankle... any suggestions?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ankle pain: Progressive worsening of ankle pain,swelling,stiffness without a history of trauma is concerning as .there can be many causes ,some of which can be serious . Please consider either a virtual consult or being evaluated soon.

Answered 3/20/2016

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