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h ankles are swollen and on my rt one I have a bruise. I have not twisted my ankles nor do I remember hitting it. I woke up to the bruise yesterday and it's getting bigger.
h ankles are swollen and on my rt one I have a bruise. I have not twisted my ankles nor do I remember hitting it. I woke up to the bruise yesterday and it's getting bigger.
Brief Answer:
I would like to gather more information from you
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have taken note of your query and I have also reviewed the Image.
I would like to clarify a few things regarding your query.
-Do you feel any pain at ankle joints/over swelling?
-Do you have a history of hypertension/ raised BP?
-Do you have any other symptom like fever?
-Do you have any other co-morbid conditions?Or are on any treatment already?
I can see that you have a dry, scaly patch of skin on the inner side of right sole. Do you have any patches elsewhere?
Regards
I would like to gather more information from you
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have taken note of your query and I have also reviewed the Image.
I would like to clarify a few things regarding your query.
-Do you feel any pain at ankle joints/over swelling?
-Do you have a history of hypertension/ raised BP?
-Do you have any other symptom like fever?
-Do you have any other co-morbid conditions?Or are on any treatment already?
I can see that you have a dry, scaly patch of skin on the inner side of right sole. Do you have any patches elsewhere?
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
no high bp, only hurts when I press in the bruise. on my rt ankle for the past few days in started with a burning sensation on the other side of my ankel it would hurt and feel pain when touched. I have hypoglycemia, hypokelimia, iron deficiency. also haven't really gone to the bathroom for number 2.
Brief Answer:
The cause need to be investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The reason for fluid retention could be varied. Anemia and electrolyte imbalance being well known causes..
Other causes need to be ruled out by appropriate investigations.
I would suggest you to undergo a few tests..
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate/ESR
Full blood count
C-Reactive Protein/ CRP
Urine routine microscopy test and urine protein levels
Kidney function test and serum electrolyte levels.
Serum uric acid levels
Thyroid function test
Liver function test
Imaging tests may include x-rays
Venous ultrasound studies, which assist in detecting deep venous thrombosis
General measures that would be helpful for you include...
Avoiding standing in one position for extended periods
Limiting salt or sodium intake
Wearing supportive socks
Kindly contact your local physician for the needful..
Regards
The cause need to be investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The reason for fluid retention could be varied. Anemia and electrolyte imbalance being well known causes..
Other causes need to be ruled out by appropriate investigations.
I would suggest you to undergo a few tests..
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate/ESR
Full blood count
C-Reactive Protein/ CRP
Urine routine microscopy test and urine protein levels
Kidney function test and serum electrolyte levels.
Serum uric acid levels
Thyroid function test
Liver function test
Imaging tests may include x-rays
Venous ultrasound studies, which assist in detecting deep venous thrombosis
General measures that would be helpful for you include...
Avoiding standing in one position for extended periods
Limiting salt or sodium intake
Wearing supportive socks
Kindly contact your local physician for the needful..
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been standing this past weekend for a long period of time and it's tax season for me so I sit most of the day. do you think it can be from that? I just need peace of mind to know that it will be fine and I don't need to go to the ER right now and can wait to see and doctor.
Brief Answer:
Follow general measures for now
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Just follow the general measures for now...
Don't stand for extended periods,
have the foot end of your bed slightly elevated Or use a pillow under feet,
use compression stocking, eat a low salt diet.
Get a BP check and if it normal no need for an ER.
Continue with your Iron supplement.
Follow these general measures for the next 2-3 days and see how it goes.
May visit a doctor if these don't help Or if the condition worsens.
Regards
Follow general measures for now
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Just follow the general measures for now...
Don't stand for extended periods,
have the foot end of your bed slightly elevated Or use a pillow under feet,
use compression stocking, eat a low salt diet.
Get a BP check and if it normal no need for an ER.
Continue with your Iron supplement.
Follow these general measures for the next 2-3 days and see how it goes.
May visit a doctor if these don't help Or if the condition worsens.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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