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How Can Sudden Swelling In The Foot And Ankle Be Treated?
Question: Went to bed last night ....no problem. Woke up about 4:00 a.m. and left foot hurt. All day today it's painful to walk on it and now I see it is swollen. Just left ankle and foot are swollen...more foot than ankle
Brief Answer:
Can be arthritis or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sudden swelling and pain of the foot and ankle without any history f injury can be due to arthritis or an infection in the area. You can keep the leg elevated on two pillows, do a hot compress and have mild pain killers and see if it helps.
In case the pain and swelling are persistent then do consult your physician for a direct examination.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Can be arthritis or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sudden swelling and pain of the foot and ankle without any history f injury can be due to arthritis or an infection in the area. You can keep the leg elevated on two pillows, do a hot compress and have mild pain killers and see if it helps.
In case the pain and swelling are persistent then do consult your physician for a direct examination.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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