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Right Ankle got swollen in winter
Hi Doc my fathers age is 55 years he is having pain in right ankle also got swollen these days he is having this type of issues repeatedly in every winter season .visited many doctors but no improvememt this time it got increases having pain in movement also please advice what we need to do
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This needs thorough examination and investigation needs physical examination
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can take simple analgesic
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Kindly get xray of ankle joint and CBC ESR CRP
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Hi, It Seems like ? Ankle arthritis.( if no history of trauma). This needs evaluation to find out the cause if it. The causes can crystals related, inflammation related etc....
Consult a Rheumatologist ( arthritis expert) for management.
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Check ESR and CRP - markers of inflammation
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Rule out arthritis
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Visit a rheumatologist .
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Dr. Aneesa Kapadia
Rheumatologist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Recurrent ankle arthritis may be a symptom of inflammatory arthritis. Repeated episodes of inflammation lead to joint damage and deformities. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent this.
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Please consult a Rheumatologist
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
U can refer this link to your close family members , relatives and friends..which might help them Kindly ask to take APPOINTMENT through the following link https://www.practo.com/visakhapatnam/doctor/sandeep-saraf-agarwal-orthopedist?cache_refresh=true
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U can refer this link to your close family members , relatives and friends..which might help them Kindly ask to take APPOINTMENT through the following link https://www.practo.com/visakhapatnam/doctor/sandeep-saraf-agarwal-orthopedist?cache_refresh=true
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Spine and Pain Specialist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need to consult a Rheumatologist and take further advice.
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