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Banged my knee, but why does my ankle swell and ache?
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Knee Sprain Symptoms: There are many patients who complain of ankle swelling after a knee injury. This is because gravity pulls the swelling down to the ankle, before the body has a chance to totally absorb it. The swelling makes the tissue tighter and can cause an achy feeling. Dr rich blake.
Answered 11/10/2015
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Trauma: Causes pain and swelling. See your local orthopedic surgeon.
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