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I hurt my ankle 6 moths ago and thought it was minor so i didn't do anything. now, it is still swollen and hurts sometimes?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

ER/UC now!: You may have a fracture of the bones of the ankle- get to the ER or UC clinic.

Answered 9/23/2016

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