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Can a sunburn cause your ankle to swell?
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Yes: If the burn is bad enough it can cause swelling just like any other kind of burn.
Answered 8/10/2019
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Yes: A severe sunburn can cause swelling of the ankles by opening up the blood vessels maximally (from inflammatory respionse) and causing blood to pool in the lower extremitiies, particularly in the ankles. Keep the legs elevated and apply cool, not cold, compresses to the ankles.
Answered 8/10/2019
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