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sprain I think can treat it without going to the emergency room

by Starmedicine, Oct 09, 2008 01:28PM

I injured my ankle jogging and unsure whether it is a sprain or a fracture. I do not want to go to the emergency room if I can treat it myself.

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by tigereyepdx, Oct 09, 2008 02:17PM

I'm not a doctor, but if it's really swollen, bruised and/or you can't stand on it, go to the er. If you're not sure if it's a sprain or fracture, you probably need x-rays taken.

I made the mistake of not getting sprains treated. I ended up having both ankles reconstructed due to recurrent sprains.

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