What Causes Swelling On Ankles?

Posted on Fri, 4 Jul 2014

Question: 35 year old male.

Just getting puffy ankles on the outside of the ankles and swollen ffrom inside.

Is this anythinh to worry about?

They also feel restless.

Recent bloods are attached.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
check uric acid level

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case and reports
there is possibility of swelling due to gout.
I will advise serum uric acid level.
your albumin globulin ratio is reversed.
you may need to find root cause of protein imbalance.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 minute later)

Is this anytjing serious doctor? Pls reassure me?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Its not serious

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Its not serious, just you need to evaluate and get treated.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (40 minutes later)

My uric acid is slightly high i guess. Would that cause swollen and puffy ankles?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes high uric acid may lead to swollen ankle.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Yes high uric acid may lead to swollen ankle and foot.

There may be redness associated.

Better to take uric acid lowering drugs and diet restriction ,consulting your doctor.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar