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My ankle has been swollen on both side of foot for 2 months? take ibuprofen/rest to help with swelling, but keeps swelling up. what can/should i do?
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Time to Think.: Ibuprofen is often used to minimize and often mask the symptoms of inflammation. This can give the false security that the issue has been handled correctly. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. The anti-inflammatory effects of ibuprofen can allow the condition to escalate, leaving you without the appropriate protective symptoms. You need to be evaluated by a physician to isolate the cause.
Answered 8/27/2016
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