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What Causes Swelling And Inflammation Around Ankles?

Ankles are inlarged. Red in colour. Also over the last year I have gained lots of broken red veins especially on one foot now starting the other.
Burning sensation in feet up back of legs. I put into the pool to relieve the heat.. It is not a hot day.
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you need to be screened for diabetes or vit deficiencies, such symptoms are common with these conditions. swelling may be due to edema from infection or may be due to any renal or protein def cause.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Swelling And Inflammation Around Ankles?

Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you need to be screened for diabetes or vit deficiencies, such symptoms are common with these conditions. swelling may be due to edema from infection or may be due to any renal or protein def cause. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.