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Broke ankle 12 days ago. top of foot burns and swells fast soon as not elevated. within seconds. is this normal or could there be more damage in foot?

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Dr. Felizardo Belga answered

Yes. Have an Xry : If it shows fx see either an orthopedic c or a f lot doctor.K they will fix it for you..Next time see an md right away before worse thing happen. Drbelga.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Fractured Ankle: Has not been evaluated? Bad idea and many serious problems could develop, see a doc asap.

Answered 5/16/2013

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A member asked:

Broke ankle 12 days ago. top of foot burns and swells fast soon as not elevated. within seconds. is this normal or could there be more damage in foot?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Felizardo Belga answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

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