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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Ankle And Foot?
Yesterday my left foot started to hurt like I sprained the top of my foot. Last night it swelled up. The swelling has gone down, but it hurts like hell whether I stand on it or not. Now the veins from my left ankle are popping out about 3 inches on the left side of my foot. What might cause this? I haven t twisted my foot or anything.
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
Hi! pain in any indicated any of the following:
1. inflammation
2. pressure on the nerves
3. cellular injury/death or ischemia
Swelling indicates:
1. fluid or pus collection or edema
2. venous obstruction or lymph flow obstruction
Prominent veins indicate:
1. increased blood flow like infection or
2. obstruction / constriction in the distal region
Therefore, putting all points together, I would like to conclude in your case that you got acute arthritis, synovitis or king of acute infection which is very common!
Regards!
1. inflammation
2. pressure on the nerves
3. cellular injury/death or ischemia
Swelling indicates:
1. fluid or pus collection or edema
2. venous obstruction or lymph flow obstruction
Prominent veins indicate:
1. increased blood flow like infection or
2. obstruction / constriction in the distal region
Therefore, putting all points together, I would like to conclude in your case that you got acute arthritis, synovitis or king of acute infection which is very common!
Regards!
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