What Does Swollen Ankles Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2015

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Wed, 27 May 2015 Answered on

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : What could swollen ankles indicate?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible heart or kidney disorder

Detailed Answer:
There are many possible causes but most common are congestive heart disorder and kidneys malfunctions so these should be ruled out first. Other causes are lymphedema or venous stasis. At this point you should rest, keep legs elevated,drink less fuids, take less salt. YOu should do heart ultrasound, doppler leg ultrasound, check kidney markers and liver markers. This will reveal possible causes so that treatment can be started. Wish you good health. Regards

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