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My ankle is still swollen but doesn't hurt to walk unless bent the wrong way. haven't seen a doc and it's been 2 weeks. what to do?

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Ankle support: use an ankle brace for two more weeks. If not improving then, see the doc

Answered 5/8/2018

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