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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Knee?
Hi, I seem to have a "swollen" joint at the ankle end of the 5th metatarsal. It is very painful, especially when walking, but it aches even when resting. I am a very well controlled insulin dependant diabetic. Could this be tumour, an ulcerated joint or arthritis? I would respect your views as to what I should do.
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Thanks for your question ,
first of all If It is localized swelling You should do Do MRI ANKLE to know its and plain x ray to exclude bony lesion and to know the nature and extent of any soft tissue lesion .diagnostic Aspiration may be helpful if it is localized tense swelling
If it' s diffuse swelling so I will advice you to receive anti-oedematous medication and also recieve NSAID for the pain .also elevate your limb all the the time
first of all If It is localized swelling You should do Do MRI ANKLE to know its and plain x ray to exclude bony lesion and to know the nature and extent of any soft tissue lesion .diagnostic Aspiration may be helpful if it is localized tense swelling
If it' s diffuse swelling so I will advice you to receive anti-oedematous medication and also recieve NSAID for the pain .also elevate your limb all the the time
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