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A member asked:
Hurt my ankle 3 weeks ago, told it was just a sprain but no xray, im still in pain, its still swollen & bruised. wondering whether its safe to fly?
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Needs xray: If it is still swollen and bruised it may need to be xrayed to rule out fracture.I will not advice to fly till re examined and Xrays taken.Check with your doctor
Answered 11/28/2017
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