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Why is the let swollen after foot fracture?
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See a doc: Swelling in a leg can be commonly seen after injuries. This can be from unrelated medical causes or generally due to poor circulation, inflammation at the injury site or constriction from a brace or cast. However, sometimes you can get a clot in your leg after an injury that can cause swelling in the injured or uninjured extremity, go to er to rule out a clot. This can be serious and even fatal.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Several reasons:: The ankle could have been sprained as well, the increased circulation usually spreads up and the spread depends on severety.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Trauma: It is common for one to experience pain and swelling for several months following an ankle injury. Swelling results form soft tissue damage.
Answered 3/30/2014
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