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Ankle injury treatment

2017-11-24 15:18:36
I twisted my ankle when I landed on it while playing Cricket. My right ankle is swollen. Should I apply heat or cold to the injured area to relieve pain and swelling? The injury happened between 24-36 hours before now.
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Answered2017-11-27 04:21:51

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