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Swelling on right ankle
I have swelling on right inner ankle. Sometimes my heel also pain. Mostly swelling comes on prolonged standing or frequently turning foot. Please suggest
I have attached the image and pointed to the part where I see swelling
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Your arches are reducing (flat feet) or overpronation. The weight bearing is more on the inner side and when loads are more than tolerable you get swelling. This happens secondary to tight calf muscles.
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insoles, calf stretching and identify risk factors.
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Needs clinical examination.
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Dr. Abhishek Patil
Rheumatologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear Ms
You would require to do some investigations including inflammatory markers and may be x Ray
Please consult a rheumatologist
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Dr. Harmesh Kapoor
Orthopedist
26 yrs exp
Delhi
Probably it's flatfeet
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visit an Orthopaedic surgeon.
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