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Suggest Type Of Specialist To Consult For Swollen Ankles

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Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Question: I have swollen ankles, am 83, in good health. Have had sonogram, cat scan, and an mri. My heart is good. I have had 4 children and have many varicouse veins. What type of Dr. would I go to to help me walk without hurting? I take spiralactone and lacestsand misincipole
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Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Vascular surgeon will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and would like to recommend vascular surgeon to look after your ankle swelling and varicose veins.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Dr. Mukesh Chugh

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :1997

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Suggest Type Of Specialist To Consult For Swollen Ankles

Brief Answer: Vascular surgeon will help Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for posting I have gone through your query and would like to recommend vascular surgeon to look after your ankle swelling and varicose veins. Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care