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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Ankle While Suffering From Arthritis?
I know that I have some arthrites in my left big toe....but now I have swollen ankle and pain in my ankle and the tendon in the back of my lower leg., I have had a cortizone shot in my back for back pain on the same left side for about 2 years? Help
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
Swollen and painful ankle could be cause by many medical conditions.Some possible causes may include:
-Osteoarthritis/arthritis
-Achile's tendinitis
-Stress/strain
-Soft tissue infection
-Other possible causes of ankle swelling/pain like kidney, liver and heart problems are less likely given your description of symptoms.
I will suggest you try the following:
*Rest well
*Take a pain/anti-inflammatry drug like aceclofenac
*Elevate leg while lying
If symptoms persist, you see the Doctor for examination and investigation.
Hope this will help
Best regards
Thanks for posting on HCM
Swollen and painful ankle could be cause by many medical conditions.Some possible causes may include:
-Osteoarthritis/arthritis
-Achile's tendinitis
-Stress/strain
-Soft tissue infection
-Other possible causes of ankle swelling/pain like kidney, liver and heart problems are less likely given your description of symptoms.
I will suggest you try the following:
*Rest well
*Take a pain/anti-inflammatry drug like aceclofenac
*Elevate leg while lying
If symptoms persist, you see the Doctor for examination and investigation.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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