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So a few days ago i fell and i think my ankle is sprained, it is still swollen a bit but i can walk on it without any pain. but there is still a bruise? but why?

Q: so a few days ago i fell and i think my ankle is sprained, it is still swollen a bit but i can walk on it without any pain. but there is still a bruise? but why?

: Injury tore superficial capillary blood vessels and the local bleeding left a bruise. This is a common manifestation of an ankle sprain.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Injury tore superficial capillary blood vessels and the local bleeding left a bruise. This is a common manifestation of an ankle sprain.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

So a few days ago i fell and i think my ankle is sprained, it is still swollen a bit but i can walk on it without any pain. but there is still a bruise? but why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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