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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Soreness In Ankle

I had a 2nd degree burn on my right forearm 6 months ago which healed. In that same week I sprained my left ankle, and because I was putting pressure on my right knee it also now doesn t straighten or bend properly. Did MRI on both ankle and knee. Ankle dr said soft tissue damage and knee dr said possible bruise but nothing else. Recently my primary dr told me I have small red blood cell after a blood test. I also may have low iron. I still limp and unable to run. Walking long distance swells up my ankle. Is it not healing because I have low iron possibly due to all these injuries?
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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Dear Sir/Madam
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, you should be aware that low iron in the blood or small blood RBC are sign of microcytic hypochromic anaemia, and this affects healing everywhere in the body, so what you want is correct treatment of your anaemia. only after that would you be able to address the problem with your knee and ankle.
I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Soreness In Ankle

Dear Sir/Madam I have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, you should be aware that low iron in the blood or small blood RBC are sign of microcytic hypochromic anaemia, and this affects healing everywhere in the body, so what you want is correct treatment of your anaemia. only after that would you be able to address the problem with your knee and ankle. I hope that answers your query. If you want any more clarification, contact me back.