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What Causes Muscle Discomfort With Ankle Swelling And Depression?
I am having sudden onset joint and muscle discomfort, along with severe depression, ankle swelling and just generally not feeling well at all.. I m hypothyroid and take Synthroid 150 mcg each day. This is all very abnormal for me ...I am very active.
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have muscle discomfort with ankle swelling and depression. Sometimes when ankle get twisted there occur soft tissue injury like ligament injury and sometimes fracture occur like green stick fracture which usually doesn't hurt when fresh , but with time the tissue get swelled and cause pain . Other reasons are gout , arthritis or thyroid problem. I would suggest you to take proper rest , do not put your weight on your foot , apply ice pack on it , take ibuprofen for pain , use braces or ankle stirrups and elevate your ankle on lying down . If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray or CT scan and treat it accordingly by prescribing muscle relaxant and giving plaster . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for thyroid problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have muscle discomfort with ankle swelling and depression. Sometimes when ankle get twisted there occur soft tissue injury like ligament injury and sometimes fracture occur like green stick fracture which usually doesn't hurt when fresh , but with time the tissue get swelled and cause pain . Other reasons are gout , arthritis or thyroid problem. I would suggest you to take proper rest , do not put your weight on your foot , apply ice pack on it , take ibuprofen for pain , use braces or ankle stirrups and elevate your ankle on lying down . If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray or CT scan and treat it accordingly by prescribing muscle relaxant and giving plaster . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for thyroid problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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