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What Causes Tenderness And Swelling In The Ankles?

Good morning, I woke the other morning & the back of my ankle was kind of tender when I walked, now 3 days later my ankle is a little swollen & I can barely walk. I m a heavy set woman but I m usually careful when I walk. Should I make an appointment with my Dr? Also I don t recall injurying myself
Mon, 18 Sep 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

-Firstly: planter fasciitis which usually present by morning heel pain fades with walking so you can use silicon heel cup , receive NSAID when needed and do stretching exercise for planter fascia.

Second possibility :Achilles tendinitis which usually treated by anti-inflammatory,cold fomentation and NSAID.
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What Causes Tenderness And Swelling In The Ankles?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would come up with three possibilities, these include: -Firstly: planter fasciitis which usually present by morning heel pain fades with walking so you can use silicon heel cup , receive NSAID when needed and do stretching exercise for planter fascia. Second possibility :Achilles tendinitis which usually treated by anti-inflammatory,cold fomentation and NSAID.