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Tripped on the curb got it checked the next day but they told me it was a soft tissue tear. i still have swelling even after everything?

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Dr. Juan Qiu answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

May last longer: Soft tissue swelling after a injury may last a few weeks.

Answered 5/29/2016

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Injury: Where is the injury? If it's an ankle it could be sprained,and swelling and black and blue discoloration suggest a torn ligament. If increasing pain and continued swelling don't improve with rest,cold applications,elevation of leg and ace wrap, consult an orthopedic specialist.

Answered 5/29/2016

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Soft tissue, NOT bon: E. Soft tissue could be a sprain of a tendon or ligament or a muscle bot presumably NOT the bone (hard tissue). You can still have pain and swelling with either type of injury. Sorry about that!

Answered 11/28/2017

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