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I had my ankle sprained last october 2016 and the swell didnt go down and it is now september 2017. i easily get sprain i got the 3rd time yesterday.
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Well: First of all what are you doing to have so many repeat injuries to this ankle. See a doctor for exam and perhaps re X-ray. You will need to strengthen this limb and or stop what you are doing
Answered 9/12/2017
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