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What is causing my ankle to become swollen and painful?

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Dr. Brent Rubin answered

Pain : Many causes, is it from an injury. If not when does it swell. Morning or evening. Any other joints swollen. These all have to be taken into consideration to determine the cause.

Answered 7/13/2013

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