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A member asked:
Why is my ankle really swollen and painful after hitting it three weeks ago is it broken or stress fracture what treatment does it need?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Check X-rays : If still painful and swollen you may want to rule out a fracture. More likely it is a sprain or contusion that can take several weeks to go away. However if you want to be sure followup for an x-ray.
Answered 4/22/2013
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