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What Does A Painful And Swollen Ankle With Pus Formation Indicate?
Hello doctor. Past three months ago I had a pain in my left leg ankle. After two days it started swelling and after for days I saw puss came out form it. I went hospital and I took medicine but nothing happend now past three month continuously puss coming out from the ankle. Doctor told me it is symptom of tuberculosis. Now I am worried.....
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms can be related to many medical conditions. The most common cause of swollen ankle is rheumatologic diseases.
I recommend doing some laboratory testing to evaluate kidney and liver function.
I also recommend doing rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms can be related to many medical conditions. The most common cause of swollen ankle is rheumatologic diseases.
I recommend doing some laboratory testing to evaluate kidney and liver function.
I also recommend doing rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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