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What Causes Swelling In Ankles After Sitting For A Period Of Time?
Question: I have had swelling in my ankles after sitting for a period of time
Brief Answer:
This is most likely normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
From the information you have provided, this is probably gravity induced blood pooling in the legs that causes the ankles to swell. In very small degrees, it is normal and doesn't really need any aggressive medical attention. This should normally regress upon walking around the yard.
I will like you to monitor this for now. Should it be gradually increasing, then we would need to some basic investigations to find out if there could be something more going on. Swelling of the limbs could be caused by vein problems, heart, kidney or liver diseases. However, these swellings would not only happen when you sit but would tend to occur irrespective of your position except for venous insufficiency.
In all, this is most likely normal. Monitor and report any aggravation that may warrant further investigations to make sure we are not missing out on anything.
I hope this addresses your query fully and provides enough information for you to act on. I wish you well and thanks for using our services. Should need be, please do not hesitate to ask for more information and clarifications.
This is most likely normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
From the information you have provided, this is probably gravity induced blood pooling in the legs that causes the ankles to swell. In very small degrees, it is normal and doesn't really need any aggressive medical attention. This should normally regress upon walking around the yard.
I will like you to monitor this for now. Should it be gradually increasing, then we would need to some basic investigations to find out if there could be something more going on. Swelling of the limbs could be caused by vein problems, heart, kidney or liver diseases. However, these swellings would not only happen when you sit but would tend to occur irrespective of your position except for venous insufficiency.
In all, this is most likely normal. Monitor and report any aggravation that may warrant further investigations to make sure we are not missing out on anything.
I hope this addresses your query fully and provides enough information for you to act on. I wish you well and thanks for using our services. Should need be, please do not hesitate to ask for more information and clarifications.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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