Suggest Treatment For Severe Swelling In The Ankles

Posted on Sun, 12 Mar 2017

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 Answered on

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : mY ANKLES JUST STARTED SWELLING,I'M HAVING SOB ON EXERTION AND I AM EXPERIENCING A METALLIC TASTE IN MY MOUTH. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS COULD BE A SIGN OF

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be a cardiac symptom

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Ankle swelling with shortness of breath on exertion could be a sign of cardiac illness. I'll advice you for a ECG & 2D Echo, to evaluate the heart status.
Ankle swelling alone could also be because of inflammation of local joint which could be osteoarthritis, gout. I would recommend a X Ray of that joint & uric acid level.
Metallic taste in mouth is generally a side effect of certain medication like metronidazole. It could also be present sometimes without any cause.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any more question, I'll be happy to help.
Thanks & take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (1 hour later)

Thank you so much. I will set up an appointment with my Doctor. I just wanted to have some idea before I called him so I could explain myself better... if that makes any sense.
Thank you again

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Thanks for the overwhelming response.
If you need any help in future, i will be delighted to help.
If your current query in answered, you can choose to close the discussion.
Thanks & take care
Wishing you a healthy life

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D