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Sprained Left Ankle. Right Ankle Is Swollen. Lost Weight. Always Wear Rubber Sandals. Treatment?

Hi well like 3week ago i sprained my left ankle i didnt go see a doctor no insurance my foot is improving (foot sapport shoe, elastic band, rub,elevated,ibuprofine for the swelling and pain )but now my right anke is very swollen i always wear rubber thongs sandles i am 49 like 214 pounds but since this happened i have lost 24me pounds the day this happened i was wearing my sandles just got off work standing up 10i hours in sandles then walked 10 blocks. Not diabetic blood pressure is normal
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
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Hello,
Welcome at HCM.

I have read details of your question.Swelling in single limb can be there due to blockage of blood vessel like in DVT,INFECTION,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OR DUE TO INFECTION.

At present you should bind a compression bandage like ACE bandage from below upwards & keep your limb elevated over a pillow.If this swelling continue to increase & there is discomfort in your leg then you should consult to your doctor.

Hope this will help you.

With best wishes.
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Sprained Left Ankle. Right Ankle Is Swollen. Lost Weight. Always Wear Rubber Sandals. Treatment?

Hello, Welcome at HCM. I have read details of your question.Swelling in single limb can be there due to blockage of blood vessel like in DVT,INFECTION,HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OR DUE TO INFECTION. At present you should bind a compression bandage like ACE bandage from below upwards & keep your limb elevated over a pillow.If this swelling continue to increase & there is discomfort in your leg then you should consult to your doctor. Hope this will help you. With best wishes.