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What Causes Swelling And Bruising On The Ankles?

my child is diagnosed with mild ceebral palsy. it is primarily in her ankles. She is 19 months and is walking . Her feet appear to be swollen and often times they are a purple color when she wakes up. She is also falling a lot when she tries to walk
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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Children with cerebral palsy tend to have weakness or paralysis of limbs. Since your child has a mild one, and is walking, you probably just could take help from a Physiotherapist. it'll go a long way. The sooner the better.
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What Causes Swelling And Bruising On The Ankles?

Children with cerebral palsy tend to have weakness or paralysis of limbs. Since your child has a mild one, and is walking, you probably just could take help from a Physiotherapist. it ll go a long way. The sooner the better.