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How Can swelling And Burning Sensation In The Ankle Be Treated?

I have a swollen ankle with inching /burning feeling , I was out in the garden on Saturday through the night my ankle started to itch and feel a bit swollen Sunday, It was very itchy today and swollen up so you can t see the ankle at all. I am not sure what to do, I have been spraying it with Betadine antiseptic spray I took a antihistamine tablet last night. please advise me what to do
posted on Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

The swollen and itchy ankle after going out in the garden at night is an allergy reaction to any insect that might have bitten you. Most probably the area might have got infected.

As the swelling is progressing, I highly recommend to go to ER for a more specific evaluation and treatment.

For the moment, I advise to apply cold compressess locally and hydrocortisone cream.

Wish fast recovery.
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How Can swelling And Burning Sensation In The Ankle Be Treated?

Hi, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. The swollen and itchy ankle after going out in the garden at night is an allergy reaction to any insect that might have bitten you. Most probably the area might have got infected. As the swelling is progressing, I highly recommend to go to ER for a more specific evaluation and treatment. For the moment, I advise to apply cold compressess locally and hydrocortisone cream. Wish fast recovery.