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A member asked:

I got kicked in the ankle and its swollen. is that bad?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Well it's not good: Try putting ice on as often as possible..(dont freeze your skin).

Dr Bowman agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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