Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Swelling In Legs, Ankles, Feet, Stiffness In Ankle. Done Several Tests. Underlying Cause?
Hi Dr. Grief,
Blessings. I am desperate. I have had severe swelling in my legs, ankles, and feet accompanied with tight, stiff, pain in the ankle area, top of my feet, and lower legs. My doctor has done tests, stating that it is not my heart or lungs. I need to lose about 50 pounds, but that has been so for nearly 10 years. This issues has been prevalent for the past month. Do you have any idea what it can be?
Blessings. I am desperate. I have had severe swelling in my legs, ankles, and feet accompanied with tight, stiff, pain in the ankle area, top of my feet, and lower legs. My doctor has done tests, stating that it is not my heart or lungs. I need to lose about 50 pounds, but that has been so for nearly 10 years. This issues has been prevalent for the past month. Do you have any idea what it can be?
posted on
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
Answered on
Sat, 9 Nov 2013
Last reviewed on
with the history available i feel it is looking like osteoarthritis.my advice for you is to get a bone scan done and a thyroid profile(t3,t4,tsh) done.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Pain in the ankle
Loading Online Doctors....