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My ankle is swollen, it hurts a lot, i can't walk on it, and it is only on one foot.

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Need to know if you have had an injury . If no injury would advise elevation and rest. If symptoms persist needs X-ray and blood tests ...  Read More

I have swollen ankles in both legs from last 2-3 days. Pain is prevalent as well. Could someone suggest some meds. I am currently taking diclofenac and serratiopeptidase for backpain. Could the meds I am taking be responsible for swollen ankle?

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As an Acupuncturist, I suggest you to avoid drugs for pain management try Alternative medicine. ...  Read More

I injured my ankle at primary school I am now 26 and my ankle has been swollen for the last 7 years as I keep rolling it outward so my ankle has become weak and unstable however now my ankle is always swollen and I can get it to go down by elevating and ice but it's only temporary my ankle is swollen every day doesn't matter the time . The lateral

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Apply ice 2-3 times per day. Apply crap bandage firmly. Avoid too much standing or walking. Go to physiotherapist who is nearby to you ...  Read More

Ankle of the right leg got swollen up nd its paining also ..applied volini gel..what is the matter??

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U have ankle arthritis 0l consult through paid practo pro with a rheumatologist ...  Read More

Left ankle has swollen past many days have got X ray done but no crack is there. the swelling isnt going and it pains.

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Is der any history of twisting or injury If not,you need to visit orthopaedician for clinical examination and blood test for diagnosis and further treatment. ...  Read More

Right below my left ankle is a little bruised, swollen, and hurts to touch. it doesn't hurt to walk on most of the time, but does every so often

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It may be internal injury or neurological disorder to find out need some medical history to evaluate the diagnosis for better guidance and treatment. ...  Read More

My ankle is swollen and little pain stiff ankle movement bit restricted took pain killer and anti-inflammatory it got ok but after stopping medicine it gets again swollen

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Kindly get your Blood Uric Acid checked. ...  Read More

Swollen right ankle I was driving a truck on Thursday and because of the angle of the accelerator I had to extend my foot as flat as possible to hold full throttle would this cause my ankle to swell?

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Rest hot pads and NSAIDS for 5-7 days will help ...  Read More

There is swollen on right ankle and it is paining . It's feel like Vein is getting pulled marked in orange,circle part which is swollen pain a lot.

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Any history of injury? ...  Read More

I twisted my ankle while playing tennis. I tied crepe bandage around it for a few days and the pain went away but the ankle still appears swollen and hurts when twisted in a particular angle. I have no pain in walking and other activities.

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Greetings, sorry about the ankle swelling. it takes 4 weeks or more for any ankle sprain to settle, which also is true for swelling Your ligaments take time to heal hence the swelling. ...  Read More

My wife has a constant pain in her ankle after she fell down 1 month back...in between we consulted a doctor who gave pain killers and iceassage therapy..now her ankle is little swollen..

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Do xray and consult online with reports ...  Read More

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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Hello Kindly get xray of ankle joint and CBC ESR CRP THEN CONSULT ORTHO SURGEON ...  Read More

Wanted to know is there any treatment for deposition of calcium & bony fusion near the ankle? The pain is unbearable! I reside in Thane. It would be great if I get some Doctors nearby so I can go & consult them

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Need more information about your condition to comment. ...  Read More

Is there any treatment for calcium deposits in foot & Ankle .

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Meet orthopedic surgeon ...  Read More

Had a accidental fall and sprained my ankle. There was swelling and pain. Visited ortho doctor after 1 week, he told it's a grade 2 ankle sprain and didn't recommend x-ray as he ruled out fracture. After 2 weeks m feeling better there is very mild pain, but my ankle still stays little swollen. Although it has reduced a bit but there is still some

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Swelling may persist for 4 to 6 weeks in ankle sprains and injuries.. Nothing to worry. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have sprained my ankle and it has swollen up.. can you please suggest any remedy for the same.

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Please visit an Orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation as depending upon grade of injury the treatment differs till den u can apply ice elevate the ankle to reduce swelling nd use an ankle binder to avoi ...  Read More

Dear sirs, pls find x ray of my left ankle, please let me know is there any fracture or not, if fracture is there, please advice treatment

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There doesn't appear any fracture in this x ray. Can you also send the AP view of x ray for better understanding.. what complaints do you have at present.. the treatment can be planned accordingly... ...  Read More

My friend had laser treatment for eyes four years ago. Today she had her eye poked with finger hardly that the eye is swollen and is red. Please suggest remedy and what effect will it have on laser treated eye.

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Mostly she might had injury over cornea, better use antibiotics and lubricant drops immediately ...  Read More

I had a fall, my ankle was sore. Took myospaz, crepe bandage etc. It's been three weeks now. The pain is gone, but the swelling on the ankle is still there. Blood reports were normal, except B12 & Vit D deficiency. X - Ray dint show any fracture. The swollen area gets extremely itchy sometimes and I end up scratching it excessively leaving a sc

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

The inner side of my left ankle is swollen n is paining since two days. There has been no injury or foot sprain. I am able to walk properly but it hurts..It occurred suddenly. Kindly advise

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

My both ankles are swollen and its completely painless , for more than 6 months My job is mostly desk based lesser physical activity I worried about this?

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Check your reports such as S. Creatinine, LFT, s. Uric acid, s. TSH, ECG first for better management ...  Read More

My mother's right ankle is swollen and she has severe pain in her leg. Unable to stand for long. She has fungal/bacterial infection in her leg just above to the ankle. Consulted general physician and he gave antibiotics for bacterial infection. It's been 5 days .still the swelling is not reduced and she is experiencing severe pain again. Please sug

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Hi my uncle is facing itching problem in his both ankles..Age is 80 hypertension patient on losar h. Can any1 guide further treatment as I am not sure to take him for dermatologist visit due to covid pandemic.. Attaching pics of his ankles

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Hello, your uncle has severe dryness and fissuring of soles. It could be eczema. But proper history and more photos will be needed for diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

26 july Evening my legs got sprained while playing cricket after applying RICE treatement . The pain and swolling has reduced but there is a Mild pain and less swollen in the area...I am feeling stiffness in my ankle movement .Plz suggest that i have to consult Orthopedic or physiotheraphist.

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Of course orthopedic surgeon ...  Read More

My father's right leg's ankle is swollen along with itchyness and mild pain..which he suspects might be due to some insects bite while in the farm. He is able to do his regular jog swollen reduces during walk/jog but again increases once he is at the rest.Swollen also has created sort of numbness in the ankle..It's been 2days since the incident hap

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It is irritant dermatitis along with possible infection ...  Read More

Hi doctor. My mother aged 56y is complaining ankle pain with swollen ankle also little bit knee pain.some time ankle pain is very sharp. She does not have other health complications like sugar,bp etc. Kindly which test to be done to identify exact illness. Regards

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It may look like osteo arthritis problem but ankle swelling should be ruled out .. Do cbc with esr , crp , sr uric acid , thyroid function test , rbs, ...  Read More

She has been dealing with knee pain since many years and had a hip joint replacement surgery in November 2018 due to falling on the floor. She is currently suffering with ankles and feet being swollen. I need advice because currently I cannot take her to the doctor.

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Any history of diabetes or heart disease? Hypertension? Any medicine for BP. Calcium channel blockers like Amlodipine can cause foot and ankle swelling. Hypothyroidism can cause ankle foot swelling. ...  Read More

Foot ankle got twisted a week back, which got swollen, it's almost a week now, it pains but can be tolerable, while doing day to day household activities it will swell more as in photo attached, but it's not getting down, Currently crep bandage is used with hot fermantaion around foot ankle, please let me know if anything that needs to be addres

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Hi, I can understand your condition in this lockdown. Ankle twist leads to pain and swelling, it may be because of : 1) soft tissue injury like ligament, around the bones (most common) 2) minor fractu ...  Read More

My Ankles is swollen from the last 4 months. Its very painful. I am given a ibuprofen medicine for this and an ointment for the same. Ibuprofen 600mg for 3 times a day.

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You may be suffering from ankle arthritis ...  Read More

While walking, slipped suddenly and now my ankle got twisted and swollen. Please help what needs to be done

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Get your ankle X-ray first. If there is no fracture,You may need to brace it. You also need some analgesics to relieve pain . Meet your doctor first. ...  Read More

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