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I fell in june & ankle swelled & hurt to move, the fell again in august & hurt same ankle. still hurts to move around all the way. healed incorrectly?

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PROBABLY: Even a certain percentage of properly treated ankle sprains don't get better. It sounds like you didn't see a doctor, but self treated. See a podiatrist or foot/ankle trained orthopedist.

Answered 9/22/2016

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