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What Causes Swelling In Left Ankle?

My left ankle has been swollen for a few days and seems to have happened for no reason. I have been keeping it elevated and that helps but as soon a I am on for a few minutes it begins to swell again. I haven t injured it and I m curious as to why its happening and what I can do about it.
Fri, 2 Dec 2016
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If you had past history of varicose vein, this mostly acute case of varicose veins, so you should use compressing leg dressing to decrease the swelling and use antiinflammatory topical cream in affected area.
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What Causes Swelling In Left Ankle?

If you had past history of varicose vein, this mostly acute case of varicose veins, so you should use compressing leg dressing to decrease the swelling and use antiinflammatory topical cream in affected area.