Question 1

how are some ways i can make my ankle swelling go down?

Accepted Answer

Figure out: The cause. Is it from deficiency in valves? Or varicose veins? Did you recently sprain your ankle? Any chance you are pregnant?

Question 2

should i still go to work if i have some ankle swelling?

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It depend: What the cause for the swelling, sprain, ligament injury to the ankle, joint problems’.
Is your standing or sitting down, if there pain in the ankle while stand on it.
The best to consult your  doctor.
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Question 3

when will my ankle swelling go down? when heat wave ends?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The increased heat can have an affect on your swelling but what was the original cause and how long has it been going on.
It sounds like you need to have it examined and treated.

Question 4

i sprained my ankle, swelling won't go down! please help?

Accepted Answer

See details: How long ago did you sprain it? If it has been only 1 or 2 weeks, give it time. Ice, compression and rest can help. If it has been longer, have the ankle evaluated.

Question 5

why is my ankle swelling?

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Many possibility: There are many possibilities.
If it is only one ankle think of ankle issues  i.E weak ligaments, poor foot alignment  these an be addressed by a podiatrist.
Venous disease can cause swelling but more than the ankle is usually involved.
Ask you md for further aid in deciding where to go.

Question 6

how can i  stop ankle swelling?

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It depends: Swelling can be due fluid retention and can be due to medical reasons, medications, excess dietary sodium intake, and other reasons.  Dealing with those issues can resolve the ankle swelling.

If the swelling is from the ankle joint, it might represent an injury or arthritis.

Question 7

how can i reduce ankle swelling?

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Ankle swelling cause: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling is common with the following situations: being overweight
blood clot in the leg, calcium channel blockers, increased age, leg infection,  varicose veins in the legs, congestive heart failure as well as kidney failure, among other causes. See a physician to find out what is causing the ankle swelling for a treatment. Plan and a cure. Good luck.

Question 8

what causes random ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: High blood pressure or leg hanging down for long periods are common causes of ankle swelling.

Question 9

what could cause ankle swelling at 66?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many different causes for ankle swelling including poor circulation, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, high blood pressure etc.  There are also other non-serious causes such as inactivity, sitting in a position with your feet hanging down.

The bottom line is to have him/her seek medical attention and have a complete physical to determine what is causing the swelling.

Question 10

how can i  get my ankle swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Need to find cause: Then cause can be addressed. Elevation and compression will help but see physician for evaluation.

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