Question 1

i am 35 weeks pregnant and i have a swollen ankle only in one leg though.what is it amd what can i do to help the swelling go down?

Accepted Answer

Provider: Could be a blood clot in that leg ! see your personal provider to further evaluate the cause.

Question 2

good day i had a swollen ankle on saturday which was very painful. on monday, 6 august i got colchicine tablets and the swelling and pain has gone down. is it possible that it is gout? i dont drink wine and eat excessive amounts of meat and neither

Accepted Answer

Gout: The only reason to be given Colchicine is for acute gout which does not have to occur because you drink red wine or eat excess meat. Good Luck

Question 3

type one diabetic male, 59 yes old. swollen ankle(only one) after having plantar fasciitis  . that us gone but swelling remains...2-3 months now?

Accepted Answer

Charcot: Consider charcot's ankle -- a neurovascular complication of diabetes.  A podiatrist should be familiar.

Question 4

im about 35 weeks pregnant and i've been having these really ugly leg veins?

Accepted Answer

Common: Varicose veins are just dilated veins near the skin surface. They are very common during pregnancy. Blame your parents for them, the tendency to get them is genetic. If they are painful, wearing support hose may help and so can ice packs. They will get better or go away after pregnancy but will recur with future pregnancy and as you get older.

Question 5

i am currently 35 weeks pregnant.. last day during shower i saw type b pigmentary demarcation line running on back of my thighs to leg.. is this something i should be worried about? and will it be effecting my pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: Pigmentary demarcation lines are mainly a cosmetic problem. Most cases occurred during the latter period of pregnancy (after the seventh month), and the pigmentation faded spontaneously or disappeared a few months after delivery. Your pregnancy is not affected by this condition.

Question 6

i have an itchy and swollen ankle in my left leg. the swelling comes and goes... the itchiness is a new recent symptom that just occurred?

Accepted Answer

Urticaria: try topical Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or systemic Claritin

Question 7

stubbed small toe yesterday,pain in toe.swollen ankle,pain outside ankle & knee.iced,elevated & swelling reduced.limping but manageable,should i get checked or self manage to see how it goes?dont want to waste hospital resources on minor injury?

Accepted Answer

: You may have injured more than the little toe. It would be prudent to consult a doctor to address treatable issues. Your health is more important than hospital resources.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

why is my foot still swollen when ankle swelling is almost gone from diuretic use?

Accepted Answer

Gravity,: Probably you still have some excess fluid.  Feet being the most dependent ( lower most) part of the body are the the last to show improvement in swelling (law of gravity).   However talk to your doctor if the feet swelling are persistent.

Question 9

i have swollen ankles after work. my sgot is 47 and sgpt 90. does these values have any relation to ankle swelling? all other lft values are normal.

Accepted Answer

It may: Swelling in ankles and mildly elevated liver tests raises the possibility of heart dysfunction( right heart )please see your doctor.

Question 10

swollen lymph nodes behind knee/minor knee and ankle swelling as well, but no scratches/bites. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

You should: You should let your doctor evaluate this problem to see if it is serious.

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I am 35 weeks pregnant and i have a swollen ankle only in one leg thoughwhat is it amd what can i do to help the swelling go down

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I am 35 weeks pregnant and i have a swollen ankle only in one leg though.what is it amd what can i do to help the swelling go down?

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Good day i had a swollen ankle on saturday which was very painful. on monday, 6 august i got colchicine tablets and the swelling and pain has gone down. is it possible that it is gout? i dont drink wine and eat excessive amounts of meat and neither

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Type one diabetic male, 59 yes old. swollen ankle(only one) after having plantar fasciitis . that us gone but swelling remains...2-3 months now?

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Im about 35 weeks pregnant and i've been having these really ugly leg veins?

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I am currently 35 weeks pregnant.. last day during shower i saw type b pigmentary demarcation line running on back of my thighs to leg.. is this something i should be worried about? and will it be effecting my pregnancy?

A member asked:

I have an itchy and swollen ankle in my left leg. the swelling comes and goes... the itchiness is a new recent symptom that just occurred?

A member asked:

Stubbed small toe yesterday,pain in toe.swollen ankle,pain outside ankle & knee.iced,elevated & swelling reduced.limping but manageable,should i get checked or self manage to see how it goes?dont want to waste hospital resources on minor injury?

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Why is my foot still swollen when ankle swelling is almost gone from diuretic use?

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I have swollen ankles after work. my sgot is 47 and sgpt 90. does these values have any relation to ankle swelling? all other lft values are normal.

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Swollen lymph nodes behind knee/minor knee and ankle swelling as well, but no scratches/bites. should i be concerned?

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