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I hurt my ankle, it is the size of s grapefruit. i have aspirin and an ace bandage. anything else to help with swelling and pain?
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Yes: you must elevate the ankle use local ice or ice pack, t6ake 3 advil (ibuprofen) now and get to the ER or UC clinic for x-rays. You probably have a severe sprain or fracture which must be evaluated ASAP.- Go NOW!
Answered 6/23/2016
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