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I badly bruised my ankle yesterday and now i can barely walk it is so painful. should i stay at home and rest it or go to school and walk it off?
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See a doctor: It sounds bad, you should have it examined and probably need xrays and treatment. Do rice (rest, ice, compression, elevation) until you see a physician or head to the E.R.
Answered 1/25/2016
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