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What Causes Painful Swelling Around The Ankle?
swollen ankle area of the outside bone above heal tender to the touch swelling reduces partially after sleeping. the area that runs vertically from bottom then up is very sensitive. about 2-3 weeks now more painful after work boots have been on an hour or so.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Welcome to Health care magic family .
I have gone through your concern in depth .
@ There are various reasons - traumatic hematoma - sebaceous cyst -
lipoma - inflammation of the joint itself - infection following some boil -
joint effusions - tumors - others
Hope this will help you .
Feel free to ask any further questions .
Thanks for patience evaluation of my answer .
Regards .
Welcome to Health care magic family .
I have gone through your concern in depth .
@ There are various reasons - traumatic hematoma - sebaceous cyst -
lipoma - inflammation of the joint itself - infection following some boil -
joint effusions - tumors - others
Hope this will help you .
Feel free to ask any further questions .
Thanks for patience evaluation of my answer .
Regards .
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