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What Causes Swelling In Ankles Of A Diabetic Patient?
I m a 71 yr old female, with controlled type 2 diabetes, moderately active, happily married. Lately, I ve been experiencing swelling in my ankles late in the day. What should I be doing, not doing? Probable signs of what? I do have regular family doctor - but haven t contacted her yet. Thanks
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Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hello. It could be as a result of a variety of causes. Arthritis (you will have pain in the ankle), neuropathic edema (painless), cardiac and renal causes. Please see your physician and rule out the causes mentioned. Regards
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