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I had two screws permanently put in my ankle about 5 months back. Is it common for my leg to swell at times.

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Hello sir You have not specified where in the ankle screw were put and for what reason But as far as your question of mild swelling over ankle is common and increase on exertion and decrease on re ... Read More

My legs are having swelling at my ankles. This is the first time facing problem. And also I have little pain at ankles now. How it reducing it.

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Male home maker? It's a first of its kind. Congratulations for being proud about it. Need to give more history. Regarding duration, how it started, any other pains before this and relieving and aggrav ... Read More

Twisted my ankle 3 days back and the swelling is not reducing. Slight pain is also there. Swelling is mostly on the outer side of the ankle in the left leg

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Swelling in ankles. It reduces when slept with legs up over a pillow. Can this be due to urimax D or due to Lasacar H?

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Need few details Kindly consult ... Read More

There is a swelling above my ankle from last three days ... the pain is on the vein going beside from the ankle

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Through​ photograph it seems venous drainage problem but can't be sure if it is than compression therapy will have to be sure you can go for venous Doppler test also. Consult us online at practo ... Read More

Its been 3 months (12weeks) after calcaneal surgery. I can walk few meters without support but still there is swelling around ankle and can't take weight on toe. What to do for swelling & to improve recovery?

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I suspect a issue with sustanticum tali. ... Read More

Swelling in ankle joint. Cracking sound while walking. Swelling gets reduced after sleep. Not taking any medication. No other health condition

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Few tests needs to be done for evaluation ... Read More

I am recovering from a bimalleolar ankle fracture. I had a plate put in my fibula, two screws as all my ligaments snapped and pins/screws at the bottom of my tibia. On the inside of my ankle where my tibia was operated upon, I have a white bump which is slightly painful to touch (I assume it is a screw) which is more prominent when I leave my ankle

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Hi dear, It depends upon how critical was your surgery and also on a surgeon who dud that operation. Without having a view of your reoprts it's difficult to go straight on a decision. ... Read More

I I have had a small swelling, like a spot, on my ankle for the past two months. The swelling reduces after I wake up. Could this be related to my kidneys?”.

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Swelling has many causes one is increased salt intake,heart related issues (associated with breathing difficulty and disturbed sleep ), hypothyroidism and kidney disorder (associated with swelling of ... Read More

After few hectic days my ankles started swelling it took about a month for swelling to reduce, but it never was fully gone. It has been now 3 years and swelling is still persistent. Visited a doctor and he told me to wear supportive socks but in vein.

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• Calf Stretches • Standing calf stretch • Stand away from a wall and.put your fight foot behind you and be sure your toes are facing forward. Lean forward at the ankle while bending the right ... Read More

I am suffering from Swelling of Ankles and Foot since 1 week due to journey, long sitting and standing. Observe reddish patch on foot Faced same issue multiple times since 7-8yrs. After icing, it cools down. What is the reason, pls suggest

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I want to see that patch on the foot So do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice.... On video consulation so I can see the patch and tell you the treatment accordingly..... ... Read More

From past 5 days i had pain near ankle and toes.. now it's little swollen and tender to touch.. i did not sprain or get injury.. it started with mild pain near ankle and toes.. now it's little swollen and tender to touch from ankle till shrin only in the left leg. please suggest any tests to be done and which specialist has to be consulted for this

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Consult ortho for proper evaluation ... Read More

There is a swelling in left ankle and foot that is started due to two wheeler accident occurred last Saturday morning.

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Could be soft tissue injury or bony injury, you should consult orthopaedic surgeon near by and get xray done ... Read More

Today in morning i got slipped through one side was wearing a sandel ...but it got turned into swelling n pain , i have suffering in ankle ,little walk possible h ,but puri trh se energy ni lga pari hun ...pls suggest ye sprain hai ki kya hai theek kaise hoga ...

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Ice application Avoid walk Limb elevation Medicine ... Read More

Ankle pain & swelling in foot. Doctor took X ray & prescribed medicines, but no relief! Please check X ray & let me know the problem & treatment!

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Ligament injury can be there Need plaster application and rest ... Read More

I have swelling in both ankles. Usually come when I walk and my kidney reports are all okay. What could be the issue and which type of doctor should I go. My earlier doctor told me this is due to vitamin d deficiency I am taking meds from 3 months still it pains a lot when I walk and it get swollen up .

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Get the following tests done- Thyroid profile LFT S.albumim ... Read More

Soon after delivery, observed the swelling but even after 7months, it's still there on left foot

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Hello, I had cramps in my left calf region and pain in my left ankle above the toes when strained. But since four days my ankle has swollen up quite a bit from like four inches above the ankle till top of my foot. Even if I walk a little it pains and swells more. I didn't get any hurt or twist my leg. Can this be DVT? The pain is moderate and gets

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Check uric acid, est ... Read More

Out of a sudden, my left ankle started aching and some redness was visible soon after. Just a few hours later, it started swelling and aching too much. I tried a pain relief spray, pain killers, heat plaster but nothing seems to be working as of now. It's been 3 days now.

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Hello. Images and more information is necessary for proper diagnosis and management. Do you have fever or other such symptoms? And is the skin around the redness tense? Please get back with more inf ... Read More

My mother is having unstable angina and on medications for this ailment.Her BP stays quite high, only when she takes medicine it is controlled otherwise it's around 150-80 range. She is diabetic and also has thyroid. She had pericardial effusion also last year with an lvef of 60%. She has developed swelling in both her ankles. What should be done?

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Get ECHo and NT pro BNP done.. Consult your nearest cardiologist. ... Read More

I am getting slight ankle swelling from few days and pain in the legs as well. Kindly suggest the solution. I am 38 year old and weight is 68 kg.

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It has been 2 months since my father went through femur surgery - he has slight swelling in his ankle post 6-8 days of physiotherapy and is complaining of tinging sensation since 2 days

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Keep foot end elevation. Consult for further advice ... Read More

After two months of benign cyst surgery in the mandible region, sudden swelling in or around the surgical area, what is the reason and remedy?

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Get a physical check up ... Read More

Sir, I have long sitting job. Last few days it has been observed that my both feet and ankle get swell. What is reason behind this. Is anything serious. I very tensed plz provide your comments on it

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Possibility of varicose veins. Need to see clinically ... Read More

Sir, My both ankle gets swell from past 7 days. I have long sitting hour job.kindly suggest.plz reply whst is the reason I m very tensed.

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Hi Since both ankle swelling is there need to understand any medical condition causing this . There are many conditions like protein loss , heart failure , abnormal kidney function test and liver fu ... Read More

Since Last 1 year i obsessed my both leg foot and ankle are sweeling when i sittings 10 minutes above and same way standing time . I also blood test for LFT. KFT, TSH ,LIPID PROFILE test done and test report are normal range and USG for whole aboment test are normal , i take medicine TELVAS H 40/12.5 mg at last 2 years , please advice how do it ?

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Hav u done urine check up? Do u hav diabetes? Need to know further details ... Read More

After hit left ankle swell, on walking little pain I have applied moov and cover with elastic crepe bandage , I want to know is it self healing?

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Get xray Swelling is much ... Read More

Swelling in right ankle due to foot turning while walking . I have swelling and pain . When it ill cure . I am attaching xray film .what is diagnose ?

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Hello.It appears to be most likely a ligament sprain.I am not satisfied with the X ray. ... Read More

Right ankle pain and swelling from the past two weeks...got a blood test done... Please help me Got even ferric carboxymaltose 1 gm CRP 4.81mg/L Already spent a lot...

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Get an xray or MRI ankle done. At 86 mostly cartilage become weak. So take pain medicine and also apply gel locally . Avoid walking too much . Use anklets while walking ... Read More

I have experienced swelling in only my right ankle almost every evening when i come back from work. The swelling is noticeable and it is only in my right ankle. I have been observing this for a week now. What could be the reasons? FYI : I haven't gotten hurt no sprain and no injury. There is no pain at all.

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Venous insufficiency ... Read More

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