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I hurt my ankle a while ago and i tried on my old boot it feels really good! nothing else makes it feel like this and it has been hurting me for a month. i have not seen a doctor yet. should i go to a doctor and get a boot to wear or no? please help?
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Ankle pain: Continue to monitor your ankle for swelling, pain or difficulty walking or standing. If any of these develop, see your doctor. The old boot may have offered stability to the ankle joint similar to an ankle splint.
Answered 2/20/2021
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