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Hi. i sprained my ankle last thursday, and i have gone to urgent care twice but neither time was a scan required as per the doctors. my swelling has drastically reduced, but there is a bump on the foot that am concerned about that i would need input?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Basics: A thorough foot exam by a well trained doc can usually decide whether or not x-rays are needed. Sprains can often be worse than a simple break. Without doing an exam myself I cannot either fault the past efforts or suggest they do otherwise. You are free to consult another doc with a full exam.

Answered 7/6/2020

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A member asked:

Hi. i sprained my ankle last thursday, and i have gone to urgent care twice but neither time was a scan required as per the doctors. my swelling has drastically reduced, but there is a bump on the foot that am concerned about that i would need input?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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