Question 1

what causes swollen hands, feet, and ankles? not reduced with diuretic only prednisone. swelling inbetween finger joints not the joints themselves.

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Sounds like inflammation. Must search for cause. Rule out food sensitivity. About 10 percent of population can be sensitive to nightshades, about 30-40 percent can be sensitive to gluten and casein. Other more common food sensitivities include soy, corn, beef, etc. Consider food elimination for at least 2-3 months. Leigh wagner, rd is a good dietitian who can help by phone: 913-588-6208.

Question 2

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 3

can ?testosterone injections cause ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone: Both hgh and testosterone can cause ankle swelling.

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

what are potential causes of ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

can wearing heels after not wearing heels cause ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

: yes

Question 9

does amlodipine cause ankle swelling?

Accepted Answer

It can: Peripheral edema is a common side effect.

Question 10

a quick question- what would cause ankle swelling in both ankles? bp normal. no swell in morning. swell in afternoon. take off socks/shoes- decreases.

Accepted Answer

Several things: swelling in both feet and ankles can be caused by a heart condition, kidney problem, lymphatic problem or circulatory problems such as Venous insufficiency or phlebitis.  It will probably require some testing to figure it out.

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Can wearing heels after not wearing heels cause ankle swelling?

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A quick question- what would cause ankle swelling in both ankles? bp normal. no swell in morning. swell in afternoon. take off socks/shoes- decreases.

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