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Sprained my ankle last to last week. the swelling is gradually going down, but i see green bruise type of patches being developed over my ankle (which werent there before). ive been icing 3-4 times a day. is this normal? how to take care?
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The discoloration is”normal” after a major injury. It denotes bleeding in the soft issue. Which means there was damage to the soft tissue and ligaments. After you reduce the swelling you then need to strengthen the muscles. Very important to protect and help prevent re injury Look on the internet for exercises or go to a physical therapist Your doctor can help follow progress
Answered 4/16/2023
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