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I fell on my ankle forwards.no swelling on the day but swelled up next evening. 3 weeks later swelling better but still there, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be checked: I would recommend you be checked just to make sure it is not a more serious injury such as a subtle fracture. Particularly since you still have some degree of pain and swelling 3 weeks after an injury.

Answered 4/18/2017

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A member asked:

I fell on my ankle forwards.no swelling on the day but swelled up next evening. 3 weeks later swelling better but still there, should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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