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A member asked:
After doing many hours of yard work, i noticed my right ankle is painful and swollen. it's been 5 days, could it just be a bad sprain?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: It could be. However you could have torn a ligament or it could something such as gout. You would best be served by seeing your primary to have this evaluated.
Answered 10/18/2016
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Have it evaluated: Heel pain could be due to different reasons, of which may include: trauma (fracture, tendon or ligamentous tear, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout) musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality, or neurologic conditions (neuropathy). A thorough history and physical exam and possibly laboratory and radiology exams could determine the cause. If symptoms persist get it evaluated.
Answered 3/18/2014
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