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I hurt my ankle on monday (wed night now) by landing on the side of it in between two mats. heard a snap. not a pop. or a crack. it is still the size of a baseball, still black blue purple and red, and now the top of my foot is swollen. i still can not wa

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Dr. Darrell Latva answered

SOUNDS BAD: You need an x-ray. Go to abfas.org to find a board certified podiatrist; certified in RRA, in your area. Or, an orthopedist specializing in foot/ankle.

Answered 8/11/2016

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A member asked:

I hurt my ankle on monday (wed night now) by landing on the side of it in between two mats. heard a snap. not a pop. or a crack. it is still the size of a baseball, still black blue purple and red, and now the top of my foot is swollen. i still can not wa

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrell Latva answered

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