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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness On The Ankle?

hi, my name is Oletha, i m 54, yes I know i m over weight and need to lose some weight, but me left ankle(outside), is a little swollen, and it is tender to the touch. I tried putting the heatin pad on it, but that don t seem to be helping. what could that possibly be?
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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Hi Oletha,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.

Let me recapitalize your case:
- 54 years old female
- overweight
- swollen left ankle
- heating pad not helping

If you noticed the left ankle swollen within the last 48 hours, that could be due to:
- possible trauma: sprain, hit to a solid object, etc. especially if you notice a bruising locally.
- inflammation of ankle joint possible due to arthritis

Heating pad is not recommended for the first 48 hours after trauma, should apply cold compresses locally. After that you can apply heating pad.

Take oral anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen.

Avoid moving your ankle to prevent further edema. Keep your leg raised to help circulation of blood locally.

If no improvement, or if it is getting worse, then, should discuss further with your physician as X-ray of the ankle is needed together with other blood tests (e.g. kidney function test, urine analysis, complete blood count) to exclude kidney problems.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
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What Causes Swelling And Tenderness On The Ankle?

Hi Oletha, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern. Let me recapitalize your case: - 54 years old female - overweight - swollen left ankle - heating pad not helping If you noticed the left ankle swollen within the last 48 hours, that could be due to: - possible trauma: sprain, hit to a solid object, etc. especially if you notice a bruising locally. - inflammation of ankle joint possible due to arthritis Heating pad is not recommended for the first 48 hours after trauma, should apply cold compresses locally. After that you can apply heating pad. Take oral anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. Avoid moving your ankle to prevent further edema. Keep your leg raised to help circulation of blood locally. If no improvement, or if it is getting worse, then, should discuss further with your physician as X-ray of the ankle is needed together with other blood tests (e.g. kidney function test, urine analysis, complete blood count) to exclude kidney problems. Wish fast recovery. Dr.Albana