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I fell in a pothole 3 1/2 weeks ago and my ankle is still swollen and gets quite painful,i have not injured this ankle before,is this normal?
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Not normal: you could have a bad sprain or fracture. See a podiatrist and have X-rays done if necessary.
Answered 9/8/2016
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