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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles
Hi there, my friend is suffering swollen ankles and when he pushes the ankle area with the tip of a finger, the indent remains, really quite deeply, and for quite a significant amount of time. I m not sure this is normal, so would like your advice please on what the problem may be, what is causing prolonged indentation and how to fix it, if you can. Kind Regards Laura
Mon, 20 Jun 2016
see your friend have bilateral pitting type of swelling , you shouĺd get her renal function test, echocardiography, thyroid function test ,liver function test work up done , these are much more commoner cause of this condition than orthopedic cause
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