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I sprained my ankle a week ago. this morning, when i was getting out of bed, i accidentally put the swollen side of my ankle on the floor first. the impact from hitting the swollen part on the floor caused pain. did i do more damage to my ankle?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Possibly: but not likely too much if you know this is just a sprain. Put ice on it, elevate, see checklist on sprains.

Answered 9/16/2017

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A member asked:

I sprained my ankle a week ago. this morning, when i was getting out of bed, i accidentally put the swollen side of my ankle on the floor first. the impact from hitting the swollen part on the floor caused pain. did i do more damage to my ankle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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