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What Causes Swelling In Ankle?

I injured my knee 3weeks and 4days ago today. 3 days ago I noticed swelling in my ankle of the injured leg I do not have pain in my knee or in my ankle. I have been putting a little weight on my knee to try and help rehabilitated, I'm just curious as to why I would have swelling on my ankle I've also been on ibuprofen and just need to know if I need to go have it looked at.
posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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After going through your query i cancluded that you got injury 3weeks back. Your ankle is having swelling. You want to know that why swelling is there. Swelling is due to dependent position of leg.To reduce it you can keep limb elevated over pillow. Active toe movements are advised.You can get its x ray to exclude fractures. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Swelling In Ankle?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic After going through your query i cancluded that you got injury 3weeks back. Your ankle is having swelling. You want to know that why swelling is there. Swelling is due to dependent position of leg.To reduce it you can keep limb elevated over pillow. Active toe movements are advised.You can get its x ray to exclude fractures. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don t hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.