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What Does Swollen Ankles Indicate?
Question: What could swollen ankles indicate?
Brief Answer:
Possible heart or kidney disorder
Detailed Answer:
There are many possible causes but most common are congestive heart disorder and kidneys malfunctions so these should be ruled out first. Other causes are lymphedema or venous stasis. At this point you should rest, keep legs elevated,drink less fuids, take less salt. YOu should do heart ultrasound, doppler leg ultrasound, check kidney markers and liver markers. This will reveal possible causes so that treatment can be started. Wish you good health. Regards
Possible heart or kidney disorder
Detailed Answer:
There are many possible causes but most common are congestive heart disorder and kidneys malfunctions so these should be ruled out first. Other causes are lymphedema or venous stasis. At this point you should rest, keep legs elevated,drink less fuids, take less salt. YOu should do heart ultrasound, doppler leg ultrasound, check kidney markers and liver markers. This will reveal possible causes so that treatment can be started. Wish you good health. Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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