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Ankle swelling,is it arthritis???
My cousin has ankle swelling , pain and stiffness in right ankle, since many months..( left ankle very less swelling but it's there)..its more during cold weather and before periods...orthopedician suspects arthritis and asked her to do Xray of right ankle along with blood tests..pls see images and let me know if there is sign of joint damage or arthritis in right ankle?
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Hello Practo User
The joint looks normal on xray.
You don't see this picture in Arthritis,so don't worry.
There are possibilities to be ruled out:
1.Injury.
2.Gout
3.Bad footwear also.
Your Orthopaedic doctor must have used the word 'Arthritis' for explaining you.
Next Steps
Get his blood investigations as well.
Rest,leg elevation and don't apply any ointment,or heat or cold.
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