Question 1

had knee injury,july 30, broke off cartlidge,august 30/suffered pulmonary embolism,  ,and doing physical therapy,now experienc,ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

Local swelling: local swelling , use ace bandage, raise feet at rest, and do gradual exercise.

Question 2

i fell in feb. resulting in a lft knee injury. currently in physical ther. as i have shifted my patella. nxt pt appt wed and my lft ankle is swelling?

Accepted Answer

Any pain? Injury?: So your L ankle is swollen. We need to know if you injured it or not. And whether it hurts or not. Is it just the ankle that's swollen or perhaps your calf, too? OCPs?Since it's same side as your injury 3 months ago, my concern, although remote, would be for a blood clot. Without any further info or ability to examine you, there's not much for to say. Best to get evaluated at Urgent Care or ER.

Question 3

can a knee injury cause swelling below the knee, closer to the ankle?

Accepted Answer

Yes - you need evalu: Yes it can especially if there is a Baker's cyst  where  the fluid  can leak out of the back of the knee and go down the leg. This can be  joint fluid and at  times  with an injury there can be acute  swelling, even with bleeding that can leak out  the back and do this. Ask your physican if  you have a Baker's Cyst.

Question 4

fluid swelling in leg and ankle sprung up a week after knee injury went down with ibuprofen and elevation overnight concern? dr appt in a week anyway.

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Several options!: When someone has post-traumatic swelling of the knee, i aspirate it immediately.  If there is pure blood, then some internal structure is almost always damaged, i get an mri-if positive, refer to orthopedics. If clear, inject with steroids and wrap.  I see no harm in waiting one week for your appointment.

Question 5

can a knee injury indirectly cause swelling in the posterior lower leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tears or rupture of a popliteal cyst secondary to trauma could do it.

Question 6

knee injury while dancing. heard pop tearing sensation. unstable knee x3 weeks medial swelling  swelling down into foot.  dx?

Accepted Answer

Knee ligament : Most common knee injury after pop leading to instability, swelling, pain is an acl tear. Medial pain could be meniscus or mcl injury. Another possibility could include patellar dislocation....But usually more obvious.

Question 7

i am experiencing toe swelling and pain shooting down my leg from knee injury. it hurts when laying on it. what should i do?

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Action is Knee-ded.: Pain and swelling are pretty good indicators that something is definitely amiss. An evaluation by a knee specialist, if not your first step, is on the horizon. A detailed history of the injury as well a thorough knee evaluation should start the ball rolling.

Question 8

knee & ankle swelling over a month. didnt hurt it so any ideas?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Without history of injury it could be many things.  You need to be examined.

Question 9

i cut my leg about 2" below my knee and got 7 stitches. why is my ankle swelling every day and its all squishy also?

Accepted Answer

Dependent edema: Sorry to hear about the cut.  You probably haven't been using the leg as much as you usually do, and gravity has pulled fluid down around the ankle.  When we move and contract our legs, it helps move fluid back up towards the heart.  Unless you're having increased pain, discharge, or fever, i wouldn't worry about it. Once you start moving again, the ankle should go back to normal.

Question 10

i am experiencing  leg swelling, ankle swelling and knee pain. the following also describe me: obesity and knee pain. what should i do?

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Simple things first: Hi Minam,
Sorry to hear that you are experiencing struggles with your health. I am assuming that your symptoms have been going on for awhile? Or at least gradually worsening? If so, the best thing will likely be lifestyle improvement through developing healthy habits in areas of fitness, eating, sleep, and mental wellness. The emphasis is developing healthy habits, the results will come naturally.

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Had knee injury,july 30, broke off cartlidge,august 30/suffered pulmonary embolism, ,and doing physical therapy,now experienc,ankle swelling?

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I fell in feb. resulting in a lft knee injury. currently in physical ther. as i have shifted my patella. nxt pt appt wed and my lft ankle is swelling?

A member asked:

Can a knee injury cause swelling below the knee, closer to the ankle?

A member asked:

Fluid swelling in leg and ankle sprung up a week after knee injury went down with ibuprofen and elevation overnight concern? dr appt in a week anyway.

A member asked:

Can a knee injury indirectly cause swelling in the posterior lower leg?

A member asked:

Knee injury while dancing. heard pop tearing sensation. unstable knee x3 weeks medial swelling swelling down into foot. dx?

A member asked:

I am experiencing toe swelling and pain shooting down my leg from knee injury. it hurts when laying on it. what should i do?

A member asked:

Knee & ankle swelling over a month. didnt hurt it so any ideas?

A member asked:

I cut my leg about 2" below my knee and got 7 stitches. why is my ankle swelling every day and its all squishy also?

A member asked:

I am experiencing leg swelling, ankle swelling and knee pain. the following also describe me: obesity and knee pain. what should i do?

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