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I had sprained ankle.i stayed home for a week and i went to doctor week after.i used a bracelet and stay home.its been like 3-4 week and the swollen ankle is still here but i barely feel any pain?is this serious.i started playing soccer week after?
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If you are playing soccer on an unrehabilitated ankle is placing yourself at risk of re injuring the ankle and making it worse. You need rehab strengthening and to take the inflammation out of the sore tissue. Advil or Aleve could help with swelling. Contrast bath is good at reducing swelling.
Answered 7/7/2022
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