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A member asked:

My ankle has been hurting for a day, because it was hit hard by a hammer, swollen, applied pain relief cream and strapped, can't apply pressure?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Apply ice: A hammer would hurt anyone.....Depending on how hard it hit you, an x-ray may be a good idea if pain persists.

Dr Isiorho agreed

Answered 8/24/2013

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Ankle pain: Because there was trauma involved you may have have a fracture. Could be a bone bruise as well.

Dr Hettinger agreed

Answered 8/24/2013

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