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Im a 27 year old female that has has quite a few ankle injuries in the right ankle. about 3 years about i ended up spraining my ankle severely to the point where i suffer from dull or sharp pains every now and then and have very bad discoloration?
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You may have a chronic ligament tear. Consult an orthopedist or podiatrist. You may need an MRI to confirm the diagnosis. If you have a tear you may need surgery to repair the ligament or focused physical therapy to strengthen the ankle and prevent further injury.
Answered 4/13/2023
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