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Ankle swelling/pain and ankle weakness. been about 3 weeks athletic trainer put me in aircast and boot should i go to doctor or wait like she said?
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Ankle: See an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation and treatment. You may have ligament damage. If so you want appropriate treatment to avoid life long chronic ankle problems.
Answered 4/18/2018
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