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I sprained my ankle a week ago, and i heard a crack, this week i have a lot of dancing, and i dont see it getting better, still bruising on top of foot showed up out of the blue, and the side of my ankle is yellow and a little bruised, pls help! :?
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Your best recommendation with the type of activity expected , go see a doctor or clinic and have an X-ray taken. Rehab should consist of contrast bath after 24-46 hours of icing. Hot/cold soaks 3minutes/. 1 minute. Gives times in each over the counter Aleve ibuprofen daily
Answered 6/3/2023
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