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What Causes Swollen Ankles?
Question: What can I do for slight puffy ankles? I have noticed that in front of my ankles there's a very slight bit of puffiness..should I be concerned? ..
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
See treatment of any problem depends on its cause.
So important here is to find the cause of the swelling.
Provide me following details:
1. Since when are you having swelling?
2. Any history of thyroid , diabetes , Hypertension?
3. Any prolonged sitting job?
4. Any history of cardiac or liver problems?
5. You have not mentioned your age and sex.
Revert with these details.
Stay Healthy.
I need further details.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
See treatment of any problem depends on its cause.
So important here is to find the cause of the swelling.
Provide me following details:
1. Since when are you having swelling?
2. Any history of thyroid , diabetes , Hypertension?
3. Any prolonged sitting job?
4. Any history of cardiac or liver problems?
5. You have not mentioned your age and sex.
Revert with these details.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Im a 22 yr old female I have 2 jobs im a sales assistant and a residential carer, im not diabetic, currently im waiting for an ultrasound scan as they believe there is a possibility of gall stones or gall bladder disease, so I dont know if this is connected? ..my general health is pretty good
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Liver and Gall bladder problems can be connected to swelling if the protein/albumin content is low in blood.
However I would advise you following:
1. Urine examination.
2. Liver and Kidney function test.
3. Thyroid profile.
Till you get the workup done simply sleep with legs slightly raised. Also take low salt diet.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Liver and Gall bladder problems can be connected to swelling if the protein/albumin content is low in blood.
However I would advise you following:
1. Urine examination.
2. Liver and Kidney function test.
3. Thyroid profile.
Till you get the workup done simply sleep with legs slightly raised. Also take low salt diet.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
this is very hard to explain I dont know Iv always seemed to have some slight puffiness its not so much around the ankle its more between the creese at the bottom of the leg..just a tiny bit puffy when I bend my foot up you cant feel the puffiness, so could it just be minor or is this a concern??
I mean Im waiting for an ultrasound scan on the basis of mild pain which gos from underneath the rib cage down to the lower part of my abdomen on the right hand side, with no other accompanied symptoms im terribly worried about that and been told to calm down
so im kind of connecting alsorts...
would you say this a major concern, and yes I will see into further tests
I mean Im waiting for an ultrasound scan on the basis of mild pain which gos from underneath the rib cage down to the lower part of my abdomen on the right hand side, with no other accompanied symptoms im terribly worried about that and been told to calm down
so im kind of connecting alsorts...
would you say this a major concern, and yes I will see into further tests
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
This is not serious.
But should be investigated.
Don't worry. Follow as I have advised. And get investigated when ever you get chance.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
This is not serious.
But should be investigated.
Don't worry. Follow as I have advised. And get investigated when ever you get chance.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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
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