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What Does Swelling In The Left Ankle Indicate?
Hello, I m 56 years old, and have never really had any health problems.. I m over weight but never had diabetes, or heart problems or any of that.. However recently my left foot and ankle have been swelling pretty bad.. no pain.. just swelling .. What would cause that?
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
Hello,
If there is swelling in the foot ankle, we would like to examine if there is any pitting type of edema present or not. If it's in both legs, it would go for other problems like cardiac. Since yours is unilateral swelling blood circulation might have hampered due to some reason. The exercise of the limb advised. If there are redness and erythema, then we would think of infective causes and treat you with antibiotics. Take rest, and it will subside within two days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
If there is swelling in the foot ankle, we would like to examine if there is any pitting type of edema present or not. If it's in both legs, it would go for other problems like cardiac. Since yours is unilateral swelling blood circulation might have hampered due to some reason. The exercise of the limb advised. If there are redness and erythema, then we would think of infective causes and treat you with antibiotics. Take rest, and it will subside within two days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
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