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I sprained my ankle 3 wks ago. swelling was going down until my ankle moved from instability about a week and a half ago. since swelling hasnt changed. tonight was more painful than its been in a while with burning stabbing pain?

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Dr. Darren James answered

A sprain: You may have a ligament sprain and or a fracture. I would like to know if there is ecchymosis and or black and blue color. Also if the pain is over the bone and is it is a lateral bone or medial bone. Does the pain increase when you turn the foot inward or outward.

Answered 1/3/2018

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A member asked:

I sprained my ankle 3 wks ago. swelling was going down until my ankle moved from instability about a week and a half ago. since swelling hasnt changed. tonight was more painful than its been in a while with burning stabbing pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darren James answered

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