Question 1

how can i  stop ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

if someone has ankle swelling, what does it mean?

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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.

Question 4

what are the causes of ankle swelling without any injury?

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Standing up: if you are standing up too long this could also impact your ankle and foot joints and cause swelling. Also depending on the type of shoes you wear. If you wear high heeled shoes when working and standing then the ankles swell. So try to elevate you legs as much as possible. If you are very concerned consult a podiatrist  for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

does menopause cause ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Menopause by itself does not cause ankle swelling. If you have persistent swelling without injury, i would consult with my pcp.

Question 6

i am experiencing  ankle swelling. in one leg only?

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Swelling in one: extremity usually indicates the issue is in that extremity, it could be arthritis, venous issue, injury. you did not say if it is painful or not. you can try antiinflamatories, elevation, compression.

Question 7

i am experiencing  ankle swelling. apply heat or cold?

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Depends: If this is from an acute injury like a sprain, cold would be better. If this is more chronic or happening at the end of the day you would be better off using a compression sock. Let me know if I can be any more help.

Question 8

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 9

can wearing heels after not wearing heels cause ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

: yes

Question 10

painful ankle swelling, what can i take to get the swelling down?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated: The first step is to determine the cause of the ankle inflammation. See your doctor.

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