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Need Treatment For Swollen Ankles
Both of my ankles have been slightly swollen (for years), and at times they begin to have a pinkish to red look only on the lower part of my legs...(right leg worse). Now the redness last couple of days evolved into a darker red like spots (as if a rash, but the skin is a bit rougher, and I was told it was stasis dermatology. My question now is that my cheeks on my face also from time to time become quite reddish (when i m more emotional, or have had even only l glass of wine, wake up after sleeping under warm covers....sometimes one ear is completely red. Are these two situations related or separate?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem. A possible cause is lymphedema, is filtered through the lymph nodes, which trap and destroy unwanted substances, such as bacteria. When there is a problem with the vessels or lymph nodes, however, the fluid's movement can be blocked. Untreated, lymph buildup can impair wound healing and lead to infection and deformity. Lymphedema is common following radiation therapy or removal of the lymph nodes in patients with cancer. If you have undergone cancer treatment and experience swelling, see your doctor right away.
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Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could signal a serious health problem. A possible cause is lymphedema, is filtered through the lymph nodes, which trap and destroy unwanted substances, such as bacteria. When there is a problem with the vessels or lymph nodes, however, the fluid's movement can be blocked. Untreated, lymph buildup can impair wound healing and lead to infection and deformity. Lymphedema is common following radiation therapy or removal of the lymph nodes in patients with cancer. If you have undergone cancer treatment and experience swelling, see your doctor right away.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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