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how long should a sprained ankle be swollen?

I sprained my ankle about a 12 days ago and it's still swollen. It's pretty stiff around my ankle but it doesn't hurt when I walk. I can even run without it hurting. the only time I feel that little pain is when I bend my foot back and in to stretch it. should the swelling be over with by now? thanks.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    ok well you shouldn't be running on it that much give it about a week. it shouldn't be too swollen but it's normal for it to be still a little bit swollen. you went to the doctor right? he can tell you more about the swelling too, you should go to him anyway just to get it checked out.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    it may take a while, i've sprained it twice in my life, once in bball, the other in hockey, it seems to be healing for you well, i'd give it 2 weeks, maybe 4 more weeks till its 100%

    Source(s): sprained my ankle TWICE!
  • Tigger
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Yes it should be. You might want to get that looked at, in case something is actually broken or torn.

    Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    why don't you see a physician to rule out any un identified problem

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