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I dont know how i sprained my ankle, the pain began the next day. no swelling. i also have shin pain on the front and on the side. why? what can i do?
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Varies: If you do not remember injuring it, it would seem unlikely that it truly is a sprained ankle. It can represent a localized area of inflammation or even a muscle strain or possibly a radicular pain from your back. Consider being seen for a thorough evaluation.
Answered 6/14/2016
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