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What Causes Swelling In The Left Ankle?
When I was on a vacation in AZ I noticed my left ankle swelling. I returned to TN on 1/13 and the swelling was worse. On 1/14 I drove to FL 8 hours, and the swelling was worse yet. I returned home on 1/28 to even worse swelling. I am 64 and have worked out with weights for 5 years but now I can hardly pick up a gallon of milk. This is very recent. Also, I am short of breath on minor exertions. When I go to bed at night my legs burn and sting and by morning the swelling is diminished, once up the swelling gets worse. Also, before I eat I am very shaky and cold, once I have eaten this goes away.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Hello,
1. Swelling of ankle could be Leg oedema [peripheral oedema] which can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, lymphatic system or the kidneys for which consultation with your primary care provider is essential, who might also exclude whether leg oedema is :
- arterial: due to poor circulation in the arteries.
- diabetic: due to high blood sugar
- vasculitic: due to any inflammatory disorder OR
- traumatic: due to injury to the leg
2. One urgent medical condition which has to be immediately excluded, in the legs is DVT [deep vein thrombosis] so seek immediate medical intervention [vascular surgeon opinion] or visit an emergency room.
Venous stasis can occur due to valve incompetency, injury, or poor circulation, and it can indicate the presence of life-threatening blood clots in the deep veins, ask for doppler study [since the clot could break free and travel up to the lungs to cause a fatal embolism.
The symptoms have to be carefully assessed by your doctor to ensure that whether it requires immediate medical attention or long-term therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
1. Swelling of ankle could be Leg oedema [peripheral oedema] which can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, lymphatic system or the kidneys for which consultation with your primary care provider is essential, who might also exclude whether leg oedema is :
- arterial: due to poor circulation in the arteries.
- diabetic: due to high blood sugar
- vasculitic: due to any inflammatory disorder OR
- traumatic: due to injury to the leg
2. One urgent medical condition which has to be immediately excluded, in the legs is DVT [deep vein thrombosis] so seek immediate medical intervention [vascular surgeon opinion] or visit an emergency room.
Venous stasis can occur due to valve incompetency, injury, or poor circulation, and it can indicate the presence of life-threatening blood clots in the deep veins, ask for doppler study [since the clot could break free and travel up to the lungs to cause a fatal embolism.
The symptoms have to be carefully assessed by your doctor to ensure that whether it requires immediate medical attention or long-term therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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