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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Ankle Be Treated?

Fell from golf cart separated clavicle in my collar. Had surgery and later that night my knee calf ankle and foot began to swell and throb. I limped around for 3 days nothing got better and I went to emergency room on a suggestion from a friend of mine that is a doctor. Concerned about blood clots. Got a sonogram on both legs no evidence of clots. Also had Left leg x-rayed from hip to foot, no broken bones. Dr. explained that the swelling and black and blue toes were probably a result of the trauma to my left leg when I feel. Advised elevating leg and Ice packs. Surgery was 9 days ago. My foot and ankle are still very swollen and painful. It looks like skin on top of my foot might be developing a sore or blister. Is there anything I can do to prevent the sores from opening or is this possibly part of the healing process of the swelling. Thank you
Mon, 19 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Sometimes swelling can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease.

Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sidedheart failure.

Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling. When kidneys are not functioning properly, fluid can build up in the body.

Liver disease can affect the liver's production of a protein called albumin, which keeps the blood from leaking out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues.

Inadequate albumin production can lead to fluid leakage. Gravity causes fluid to accumulate more in the feet and ankles, but fluid can also accumulate in the abdomen and chest.

If your swelling is accompanied by other symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight gain, see your doctor right away. If you feel short of breath or have chest pain, pressure, or tightness, call doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Ankle Be Treated?

Hello, Sometimes swelling can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sidedheart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling. When kidneys are not functioning properly, fluid can build up in the body. Liver disease can affect the liver s production of a protein called albumin, which keeps the blood from leaking out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues. Inadequate albumin production can lead to fluid leakage. Gravity causes fluid to accumulate more in the feet and ankles, but fluid can also accumulate in the abdomen and chest. If your swelling is accompanied by other symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight gain, see your doctor right away. If you feel short of breath or have chest pain, pressure, or tightness, call doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon