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What Causes Swelling In Ankle With Slight Tightness?

Age 52. Height 6 . Weright 86 kg, Suffer from IBS for sometime. I have slight swelling around my ankle for couple of weeks now. Its less in the morning but increases towrads evening. There is no pain as such but some tightness beneath. I saw a Physician and he thinks that it is a mild infection due to germ and gave some antibiotics. Swelling is less after the course but still not fully normal. What can be the other reasons for the swelling.? When I press the swelling it stays like a pulp for a short while.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022
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Hello,

You are suffering from IBS, have swelling around the ankle for a couple of weeks. Swollen ankles with pitting edema and tightness commonly occurs due to fluid retention. Limit the salt intake. Avoid salty snacks and food. Your symptoms may also be indicative of vein issues, varicose veins, overweight, malnutrition, infection. Take home made balanced nutritious food and loose weight if obese. In case it is due to infection it will subside after a course of antibiotics.

Medical conditions like DVT, arteritis, thyroid issues, blood clot, autoimmune causes, heart and kidney issues etc., can cause such symptoms. You are suggested to avoid overuse of your legs, avoid sedentary lifestyle, do not stand or sit at the same position for a very long time. Wearing compression stocking will be relieving. You should keep your leg elevated on a stool while sitting or on a pillow when on bed. You should get clinically examined by a GP, get blood tests and all required investigations done for detailed study. The factor causing you discomfort will be treated at the earliest. Stay away from addictions if any.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling In Ankle With Slight Tightness?

Hello, You are suffering from IBS, have swelling around the ankle for a couple of weeks. Swollen ankles with pitting edema and tightness commonly occurs due to fluid retention. Limit the salt intake. Avoid salty snacks and food. Your symptoms may also be indicative of vein issues, varicose veins, overweight, malnutrition, infection. Take home made balanced nutritious food and loose weight if obese. In case it is due to infection it will subside after a course of antibiotics. Medical conditions like DVT, arteritis, thyroid issues, blood clot, autoimmune causes, heart and kidney issues etc., can cause such symptoms. You are suggested to avoid overuse of your legs, avoid sedentary lifestyle, do not stand or sit at the same position for a very long time. Wearing compression stocking will be relieving. You should keep your leg elevated on a stool while sitting or on a pillow when on bed. You should get clinically examined by a GP, get blood tests and all required investigations done for detailed study. The factor causing you discomfort will be treated at the earliest. Stay away from addictions if any. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician