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What Causes Swollen Ankles?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014
Question: What is the significance of swollen ankles?
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Certain diseases can cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting your query.

Swelling of ankles is not a normal phenomenon, it indicates some abnormality. It can be due to many causes . Some causes are Low protein levels in blood, problems in kidney or heart , thyroid problems or improper blood circulation in legs .

I suggest the following tests in patients with swollen ankle. They will help us identify the cause.
Complete Hemogram, Serum Albumin , Serum Creatinine and Serum TSH . Your local doctor will know about them.

Also if you are taking any medication for any purpose kindly let me know.

Any clarification feel free to ask.
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What Causes Swollen Ankles?

Brief Answer: Certain diseases can cause. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query. Swelling of ankles is not a normal phenomenon, it indicates some abnormality. It can be due to many causes . Some causes are Low protein levels in blood, problems in kidney or heart , thyroid problems or improper blood circulation in legs . I suggest the following tests in patients with swollen ankle. They will help us identify the cause. Complete Hemogram, Serum Albumin , Serum Creatinine and Serum TSH . Your local doctor will know about them. Also if you are taking any medication for any purpose kindly let me know. Any clarification feel free to ask.