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What Causes Inflamed And Swollen Bump On Ankle?

So I woke up with a red swollen bump on my left ankle and it looks to be inflamed. Also there's a some pain that goes with it too and the center is a small dark circle. I'm thinking it may have been a bug bite or maybe a spider bite? Thanks for the help
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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1. Lesion / lump / swelling at the ankle region - probable cause could be ganglion arising from the tendon, joint and nerve sheets.
2.They are normally painless lumps, in inflamed status symptoms might be seen.
3.If its erosive and tenderness on touch, we can think in terms of factorial infection, infection of hair follicle - if lump is big a small incision and drainage might be needed.
4.Generally if you have no history of been in out door experience some insect can think, but home spiders bugs may not give such conditions.
5.You need to get an appointment with your GP let the lesion get examined and then some treatment can be suggested.
6. Mean while as a remedy - do not press, scratch the lesion, maintain local hygiene, keep clean with antiseptic liquid. Good luck.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes Inflamed And Swollen Bump On Ankle?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1. Lesion / lump / swelling at the ankle region - probable cause could be ganglion arising from the tendon, joint and nerve sheets. 2.They are normally painless lumps, in inflamed status symptoms might be seen. 3.If its erosive and tenderness on touch, we can think in terms of factorial infection, infection of hair follicle - if lump is big a small incision and drainage might be needed. 4.Generally if you have no history of been in out door experience some insect can think, but home spiders bugs may not give such conditions. 5.You need to get an appointment with your GP let the lesion get examined and then some treatment can be suggested. 6. Mean while as a remedy - do not press, scratch the lesion, maintain local hygiene, keep clean with antiseptic liquid. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.