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Suggest Treatment For Ankle Swelling

Ankle My ankle swells up pretty bad from just walking around. Im 41 years old. I am 185lbs and i m 5 10 tall. Think i am in pretty good shape. I stay as active as i can. I play football from August till the beginning of November. And i usually run 2 miles a day on a treadmill. Havent done much running because i dont want to hurt myself. My ankles swells from the Achilles tenden to the outside of my ankle and wraps to the top pf my foot. No discoloration just swelling and it makes it difficult to stand on it.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
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Hello,

At present your concern is swelling at your ankles. A minimal physical activity leading to swelling at ankle may be due to following reasons:
1. High blood pressure
2. Diabetes
3. Thyroid disorder
4. Venous stasis due to varicose vein
5. Any blockage of venous return in course of vein due to any reason
6. Swelling or inflammation of covering of ankle joint
7. Heart failure
8. Lung diseases

In my routine patients with such condition I use to do thorough clinical examination to rule out general disorder like varicose veins, high blood pressure or thyroid disorders. I will advise you to consult to your physician and have complete clinical examination and blood tests to rule out the pathology behind your symptoms. Till then you may avoid excessive activities. Keep your limb elevated above level of hip whenever you are in rest or sitting.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Ankle Swelling

Hello, At present your concern is swelling at your ankles. A minimal physical activity leading to swelling at ankle may be due to following reasons: 1. High blood pressure 2. Diabetes 3. Thyroid disorder 4. Venous stasis due to varicose vein 5. Any blockage of venous return in course of vein due to any reason 6. Swelling or inflammation of covering of ankle joint 7. Heart failure 8. Lung diseases In my routine patients with such condition I use to do thorough clinical examination to rule out general disorder like varicose veins, high blood pressure or thyroid disorders. I will advise you to consult to your physician and have complete clinical examination and blood tests to rule out the pathology behind your symptoms. Till then you may avoid excessive activities. Keep your limb elevated above level of hip whenever you are in rest or sitting. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon