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A member asked:
I was told there's no fracture bt there's pain and swelling in d malleolar zone. at night it's worse, 2day i doubt i'll sleep. tried rice, ibrufen bt still
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Sounds like: possible ligament (soft tissue) injury. May need MRI to "find it"...you are on right track for treatment but at this stage you might try HEAT.. Contact your G.P for follow-up or referral. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 5/1/2019
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