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What Causes Swelling Around The Ankle And Feet?

a couple of weeks ago my legs got really swollen around my ankles and feet area and i wore a pair of socks that were a little to tight, later when i took them off my ankles were so swollen and around where the socks were, my legs started bruising and ever since then they have gotten worse, now their bright red and are very hot to the touch the marks resemble what a strawberry birthmark looks like what should i do its extremly painful
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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.

Well, if you don't recall injury then swelling of the ankles and feet is often an early symptom of venous insufficiency, a condition in which blood inadequately moves up the veins from the legs and feet up to the heart.

Normally, the veins keep blood flowing upward with one-way valves.

When these valves become damaged or weakened, the blood leaks back down the vessels and fluid is retained in the soft tissue of the lower legs, especially the ankles and feet.

Chronic venous insufficiency can lead to skin changes, skin ulcers, and infection.

You should treat this with elastic stockings, keeping the leg elevated and in severe cases you should see a vascular surgeon for further treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling Around The Ankle And Feet?

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. Well, if you don t recall injury then swelling of the ankles and feet is often an early symptom of venous insufficiency, a condition in which blood inadequately moves up the veins from the legs and feet up to the heart. Normally, the veins keep blood flowing upward with one-way valves. When these valves become damaged or weakened, the blood leaks back down the vessels and fluid is retained in the soft tissue of the lower legs, especially the ankles and feet. Chronic venous insufficiency can lead to skin changes, skin ulcers, and infection. You should treat this with elastic stockings, keeping the leg elevated and in severe cases you should see a vascular surgeon for further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon