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Suggest Treatment For Painless Swelling In The Ankle And Hand

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Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2017
Question: My left ankle and left hand are swollen. No pain.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It could be due to edema.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Swelling of one upper limb and lower limb is due to accumulation of fluid leading to edema.
It could be due to Kidney /Liver/Heart disease.
So,you have to consult your doctor and get investigated.
As there is no pain,infective cause leading to Cellulitis has been ruled out.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Painless Swelling In The Ankle And Hand

Brief Answer: It could be due to edema. Detailed Answer: Hi Swelling of one upper limb and lower limb is due to accumulation of fluid leading to edema. It could be due to Kidney /Liver/Heart disease. So,you have to consult your doctor and get investigated. As there is no pain,infective cause leading to Cellulitis has been ruled out. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards