Question 1

why is my ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

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 4

what causes random ankle swelling?

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

Question 5

what could cause ankle swelling at 66?

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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 6

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.

Question 7

what sort of problem is ankle swelling?

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Swelling: The term swelling means increased fluid in the area. This  can be fluid retention from high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney , thyroid, or other gland disorders, if the swelling is painful and only at the ankle, with ankle tenderness,  it could be arthritis.

Question 8

can pantyhose help relieve ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Particularly if they are compressive graduated.

Question 9

what are potential causes of ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

See below: Injury, bad valves in the veins, varicose veins, kidney disease, heart disease.

Question 10

if someone has ankle swelling, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

It means a lot: Ankle swelling could be from fracture in the ankle, could be from blood clot i n the calf muscles, could be to arthritis in the ankle, could be due gout, could be due to heart problems, could be circulation problems.
Be careful
thanks.

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