Question 1

my uric acid is 7.71 mg i play soccer and had many ankle injuries. i woke up with a swollen ankle with pain. this has happened couple of times?

Accepted Answer

Could be Gout: Need to see a rheumatologist, have the ankle aspirated  and see if there are urate crystals.If this is [positive this is interval gout. If not then aspirate again with the next  attack to see if this is gout

Question 2

25yr cuz has a very swollen ankle 6 days.dull ache in low leg,ltpurple,no injury,dull,tingly pain,rotating pain.ice no help.veryoverweight,thyroid/issue medication.cant get to doc, causes?care?thank.

Accepted Answer

Purple leg swelling: With no injury, it maybe venous stasis (lymph), try elevation and compression hose.  If the symptoms are deep in the joints you should likely consider some arthritic process.

Question 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

Rest: Ice, compression, elevation.

Question 5

swollen ankle 5 years after sprain. still painful. why doesn't it heal?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical care : You pose a very good question why hasn’t it healed. You have given it five years and no relief. Seek medical attention and have appropriate x-rays and examination taken

Question 6

what is the disorder specific symptom, such as: a painful left foot & swollen ankle?

Accepted Answer

Pain: This description can be many things.   See your  podiatrist who will examine you , take x  rays and will give you a diagnosis.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

bone spur on metatarsal, treated with cortisone, now foot is swollen ankle to toes, painful to stand or walk.  what should i do now?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Painful swollen foot could be due to infection, sprain or fracture. You need an physical exam to determine what's going on. Perhaps even an xray. Consider a heating pad if there's any warmth or redness (but don't delay going to see your doc). If it's neither hot nor red, then you might consider cold pack for an injury

Question 10

i am experiencing  ankle swelling, ankle pain, difficulty walking and ankle weakness. the following also describe me: painful swollen joints, unable to bear weight, and joint swelling. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: this likely means systemic disease resulting in joint symptoms and you need a check-up and lab work

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My uric acid is 7.71 mg i play soccer and had many ankle injuries. i woke up with a swollen ankle with pain. this has happened couple of times?

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25yr cuz has a very swollen ankle 6 days.dull ache in low leg,ltpurple,no injury,dull,tingly pain,rotating pain.ice no help.veryoverweight,thyroid/issue medication.cant get to doc, causes?care?thank.

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

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Swollen ankle 5 years after sprain. still painful. why doesn't it heal?

A member asked:

What is the disorder specific symptom, such as: a painful left foot & swollen ankle?

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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!

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Bone spur on metatarsal, treated with cortisone, now foot is swollen ankle to toes, painful to stand or walk. what should i do now?

A member asked:

I am experiencing ankle swelling, ankle pain, difficulty walking and ankle weakness. the following also describe me: painful swollen joints, unable to bear weight, and joint swelling. what should i do?

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