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My parents don't believe in going to the doctors for anything, even with my sprained ankle. what can i do to make sure everything is okay ?
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Guidance counselor: You need to get xrays to make sure nothing is broken. Go tell a guidance counselor at school if your parents won't take you to see a doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Ankle sprain: R= rest i= ice c= compression (ace wrap) e= elevate.
Answered 4/9/2013
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