Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Right Ankle

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

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Fri, 1 Jul 2016 Answered on

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : swollen right anckle

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need following info

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

1. Can you send a photo?
2. Have you injured it?
3. Any personal history of arthritis? kidney ? liver? heart disease?
4. Since when you noted it?
5. what have you used so far?

Looking forward to have the requested info in for a more specific answer.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (13 hours later)

1
1 dont know how to send. 2 no 3 not that i know of.4 about 3 weeks ago.5 nothing.the swelling subsides somewhat after rest at night. swelling progresses during the day. doesnt hurt. i also now have bags under my eyes. please sdvise.

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need immediate clinical examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi back

Thank you for providing the requested information.

At this point you need a good physical examination. For me, it is related to problems with your kidneys/cardiovascular system or blockage of local blood vessels.

If cannot schedule an immediate consultation with your primary, then should go to ER and get the tests there:

- complete blood count
- kidney/liver function test
- cardiac check up
- urine analysis
- blood electrolytes

After getting the test results, we can decide for best treatment.

For the moment, reduce salt intake, avoid processed/oily foods until results are in.

Hope it helped.
Dr.Albana

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar