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How to know when do you need to go to the doctor for a sprained ankle?
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Ice, ice, bracing: Start first with resting, staying off it completely. Wrap it with compressive wraps like an ace bandage, use lots of cold compresses or ice. Depending on your size, try antiinflammatory meds. If pain continues after 1-2 weeks, make an appointment with your doctor for referral to a specialist. You may need x-rays or more. I hope this helps!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Ankle Sprain: Ankle sprains are very common injuries. There's a good chance that while playing as a child or stepping on an uneven surface as an adult you sprained your ankle--some 25,000 people do it every day. http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/how-to/foot-injury/pages/how%20to%20care%20for%20a%20sprained%20ankle.aspx
Answered 9/6/2018
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