Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I sprained my ankle 3 months ago. i had fusiotherapy setions.why is my ankle still swollen?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Need MRI: Sounds like you have a more severe ankle sprain than they thought. U need advanced imaging and eval ligaments, syndesmosis and peroneal tendons.
Answered 7/18/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Ligament: Did you have an mri? It very likely could be a torn ligament. Have it checked because after 3 months it should have healed.
Answered 4/18/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
It's been a little over a week after i badly sprained my ankle and it is still pretty swollen. Is this normal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago. Less painful now but the area is hard and still swollen, much less compared to last week though. Is it normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long should I wear the compression bandage for? Sprained ankle 2 weeks ago. Still hurts a little not nearly as bad. Only A tiny bit swollen now
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Severely sprained my ankle in July. (6 months ago). Worse than a break they said, and my ankle is still swollen and shifted down than the other ankle?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I rolled my ankle February 8th, & it STILL hurts & gets a little swollen after being on it. I've sprained both my ankles several times &I this is odd.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I sprained my ankle three months ago, but it's still painful and very noticeably swollen. Should i be worried?
I have had a sprained ankle for three weeks and its still mildly swollen and causes me some pain some pain what should I do?
Fell hard on my ankle, was bruised and swollen badly for weeks. Three months later, ankle still swollen and a little sore, why? Wasn't sprained.
Please explain why is my ankle still swollen 6 months after i sprained it?
Is my ankle broken, if I sprained it last week and it is still swollen?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
