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Swelling in left side leg
I am getting frequent swelling only in my ankle area without much pain, if pressed the skin goes inside..I tried 2 doctors mostly orthopedic considering it was related to leg and bones did xray and few blood test all were okay...my vitamin d was way too below hence doctor recommended uprise d for 8 weeks been taking from 2 weeks there is no change...elevation helps only for sometime then again next morning same issue arises..what can be the case?what is this issue exactly and also which doctor do I consult??I don't want to go to a wrong doctor for diagnosis and prolong it for more time..
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In some patients it will be there just because they have to stand for a very long time.
Are you taking any drugs for long time ? Something like antihypertensive or antidiabetic. They also cause swelling of the leg.
You have no symptoms. I suggest you get the Health Package offering a number of blood tests, from one of the Multinational Laboratories. If all reports are normal then you should forget it. Get repeat test every year.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Is this happening on one ankle only or both ankles? Since how long has it been happening? Do you stand for too long? Have you gained weight recently?
Swelling around the ankle can happen due to a lot of reasons. If elevation is giving you some relief and since there is no pain, it could mostly be related to your veins, but more detailed history is needed to comment further.
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Go to an MD physician in your area and let them examine you.
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Swelling needs physical examination and kindly do Doppler study of venous system of lower limbs and better consult a surgeon
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Consult a general physician physically in your place as it needs to be examined.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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Needs physical examination
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