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What can cause a red/painful ankle?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Many things: Including: trauma, fracture, infection, gout, tendonitis etc. Good to see a doctor in case it's more serious.
Answered 6/8/2013
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Ankles: Can be red and swollen with insufient blood flow, trauma, infection, sprain, strain and may other. Need to get it checked to find the cause and treatment options.
Answered 6/8/2013
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