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Sprained ankle from fall, the pain lasts for 3 years till now. is there anything i can do? or this pain life-long?

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Physiotherapy: Three years is long time to stay with pain. You should consult a Physical Medicine doctor for evaluation and treatment. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/17/2020

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