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For a week have ankle pain, swelling, hard to walk, feel ligaments or bones rubbing skin, i know it isn't broken but what should i do?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ankle Dystrophy.: You need to have your ankle examined by a specialist. This more than likely will involve some sort of imaging studies. Waiting on this could possibly cause further harm.

Answered 5/13/2017

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A member asked:

For a week have ankle pain, swelling, hard to walk, feel ligaments or bones rubbing skin, i know it isn't broken but what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

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