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What Causes Swollen Ankles With Pain?
I have swollen ankels for about two months now it comes and goes. But today its getting worst because it hurts to even walk. Before it will sowllen up but now its with pain. Its also moving up all the way to my thighs. Also I feel very tired ive been sleeping and all i can think about its going back to bed. I m 23 I ve been to the doctor no diabeties and they say that I m very healthy. Recently they discover 3+ of protein in my urine but have doctors appointment in 2 days. What can I do to bring the swolleness down?
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
Hi,
You did not mention your age. The most common cause is increase in uric acid and vitamin D deficiency. Get them checked. If you do not sustain and injury. Apply diclofenac gel, take over the counter painkillers and give hot fomentation till your report arrives.
Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
You did not mention your age. The most common cause is increase in uric acid and vitamin D deficiency. Get them checked. If you do not sustain and injury. Apply diclofenac gel, take over the counter painkillers and give hot fomentation till your report arrives.
Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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