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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Ankle

I HAVE BEEN IN A WHEELCHAIR SINCE AUGUST, 2008. MY LEFT LEG HAS FOOT DROP. I HAVE TROUBLE LIFTING LEFT LEG. NOW I M GETTING A SEVERE SWOLLEN ANKLE. IS THIS BECAUSE I CAN T WALK AND NOT USING THE LEG? IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF TURNING THIS AROUND? I HAVE MS
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case. If there is swelling of the ankle it is due to neurological problem. Foot movements are necessary to keep blood going in to calf muscles and that rreduces swelling. If there is increase in swelling it is because your muscles are not pumping blood from ankle to heart.
You can wear compression bandage and keep your foot elevated over pillow. This will decrease swelling in the ankle.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Ankle

Hello, I have studied your case. If there is swelling of the ankle it is due to neurological problem. Foot movements are necessary to keep blood going in to calf muscles and that rreduces swelling. If there is increase in swelling it is because your muscles are not pumping blood from ankle to heart. You can wear compression bandage and keep your foot elevated over pillow. This will decrease swelling in the ankle. I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks