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What Causes Tightness And Swelling In The Outside Of Foot?

I m a very active 66 year old. On the way to the gym, I suddenly felt tightness on the outside of my right foot at the ankle. Now it s swollen compared to the outside of the other ankle. There tightness, but no pain when I put weight on it. What s going on?
posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, circulation (Blood) need to be ruled out because this could be only possible reason may have it, have some rest keep the leg in elevated position if the swelling does not subsides then it need to be investigated and Doppler study is the option for this, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Tightness And Swelling In The Outside Of Foot?

HI I really appreciate your concern, circulation (Blood) need to be ruled out because this could be only possible reason may have it, have some rest keep the leg in elevated position if the swelling does not subsides then it need to be investigated and Doppler study is the option for this, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.