Question 1

painful bumps on both shins. now one swollen ankle. had a strange rash a few weeks ago. dr. is at a loss. had a blood panel done. not abnormal. help!

Accepted Answer

Erythema nodosum????: You need to see a rheumatologist. Looka like- erythema nodosum ( painful bumps), rash, arthritis involving ankle --- several infectious and non infectious diseases can do this.

Question 2

is there a blood test that can tell if you have been bitten or stung by a spider?  i have had a swollen ankle and major heel pain for a week now.

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A Doctor can Help: There is no blood test for checking spider bites. But a good physician can take a look at the site of the bug bite and be able to guide you further and get you over the problem.

Question 3

hi. i have a swollen ankle and when i press my thumb against my leg an indentation remains. my gp sent blood for tests which came back clear.

Accepted Answer

Many things: Can cause a swollen ankle but one of the most dangerous is a blood clot in that same thigh or calf muscle. Return to your PCP and discus. A simple sonogram of the leg can rule this out.

Question 4

why does edema occur? i have a same kind of situation swollen ankle.i have low blood level so using folic acid tablets so does that cause edeme?

Accepted Answer

No: Folic acid does not cause edema.

Question 5

i have a very swollen ankle and calf  it's very tender to the touch and it gets like this if i stand or walk could it be a blood clot in my ankle?

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Evaluate ASAP.: There is, most certainly, a high degree of suspicion for a blood clot. There are other possibilities, but none with the devastating potential results of a clot. Your next move should be to an urgent care clinic to remove all doubt. It might not be wise to over think this. Have the leg evaluated ASAP.

Question 6

my daughter has a swollen gorin lymph node and a swollen ankle. dr. has done a blood smear/cbc/ultrasound and x-ray. all came back good. still worried?

Accepted Answer

It happens: Both may reflect a bug bite on the affected ankle that has sent bite debris up the leg to the lymph node for cleansing.It could also be an early infection, but that would be reflected in the degree of symptoms &amp; labwork.As long as you &amp; the doc monitor the situation you are doing all you need at this point.

Question 7

how to heal a swollen ankle?

Accepted Answer

Swollen ankle: Hi. The more important question is - why is your ankle swollen? Depending on the cause of the ankle swelling  will determine the best way to advice on the help of swelling.  Are there other symptoms or just the ankle swelling? Any trauma to the ankle?

Question 8

my dad has a swollen ankle?

Accepted Answer

Ankle swelling: It could be from heart disease kidney disease liver disease low-protein or sometimes even normal. Some medications has side effect of ankle swelling  also.

Question 9

what to do about very painful, swollen ankle at the end of the day?

Accepted Answer

Rest: Ice, compression, elevation.

Question 10

what to do if i have swollen ankle and leg, but no pain. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See physician: Could be venous insufficiency, lymphedema, arthritis or other systemic cause. See physician and find out cause and get treatment.

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Painful bumps on both shins. now one swollen ankle. had a strange rash a few weeks ago. dr. is at a loss. had a blood panel done. not abnormal. help!

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Is there a blood test that can tell if you have been bitten or stung by a spider? i have had a swollen ankle and major heel pain for a week now.

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Hi. i have a swollen ankle and when i press my thumb against my leg an indentation remains. my gp sent blood for tests which came back clear.

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Why does edema occur? i have a same kind of situation swollen ankle.i have low blood level so using folic acid tablets so does that cause edeme?

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I have a very swollen ankle and calf it's very tender to the touch and it gets like this if i stand or walk could it be a blood clot in my ankle?

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My daughter has a swollen gorin lymph node and a swollen ankle. dr. has done a blood smear/cbc/ultrasound and x-ray. all came back good. still worried?

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How to heal a swollen ankle?

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My dad has a swollen ankle?

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What to do about very painful, swollen ankle at the end of the day?

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What to do if i have swollen ankle and leg, but no pain. what could this be?

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