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Swelling in ankle -Uric acid pls answer
My mother is having swelling in the ankle pic is attached
There is pain on walking it is from almost 2-3 years
earlier her uric acid level was increased but recently we got are testing done uric acid level report is also attached
test its normal right now then why she is having some swelling and this pain
is it because of uric acid level or something else problem what should be do
Her Glucose after food is 187 and fasting is near 100
Is also bp patient and bp medicines
Should we give her medicine for uric acid
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
As per image, I could not appreciate significant swelling.As for uric acid levels, it is normal at this point of time.Pain could be due to due various causes-synovitis/arthritis.Hence, detailed evaluation is needed.
Next Steps
Visit nearest orthopedic surgeon for detailed examination with further investigations.
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Contrast bath,Active/Passive joint movements.
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Dr. Deep Shah
Orthopedist
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
I think u have to do whole Ra profile and morning stiffness history also important here
Also look for hypertension checkup
If swelling is bilateral then it might be related to hypertension
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Do consultation
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Dr. Vinayak K
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Bengkulu
It grossly appears normal.. wrinkles of skin present
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