Question 1

what is - red, swollen ankle with many red blotches. bites or rash?

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Hard to say: Those symptoms could represent a number of things: insect bites, skin infection, drug rash.  A picture is worth a thousand words - and seeing your health provider is best to determine the cause.

Question 2

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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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 3

how to heal a swollen ankle?

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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 4

swollen ankle without pain, what could this be?

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Many things: Swollen ankles can be caused by a list of pathologies. Infection, circulation issues, liver problems, kidney problems, heart problems and others. See your doctor.

Question 5

can i drink liquor with a swollen ankle?

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Yes: Yes but be careful

Question 6

swollen ankle....pain when standing and walking?

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One or Both?: If you are having swelling and pain while standing and walking, then you probably have something strained like a tendon or ligament.  Also, ther is a good possibility that you have some arthritis.    A sudden increase in swelling, redness and pain can often be Gout.   The best thing to do is to get an x-ray and evaluation depending on your pain level.  Ice and antiinflammatory medicine can help.

Question 7

what would cause a swollen ankle and foot bottom?

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Many things: It could be fluid retention (edema) or arthritis.  Discuss this with a podiatrist.

Question 8

what is the best to treat my left swollen ankle  and foot

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Hard to say: Proper treatment would require a better understanding of why it is swollen &amp; an exam. Label could vary from a bug bite reaction to chronic non-union of an ankle fracture.You are welcome to start over &amp; provide detail about a triggering event but this will likely require an exam &amp; possible x-rays.

Question 9

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

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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 10

i stand on my feet a lot at work. im now experiencing a swollen ankle. what does that mean?

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Overuse injury: It may be that you are not in shape for standing long hours.  You may not have proper shock absorption in your shoes.  You could have any overuse injury or arthritis in ankle.  There are other things it could be...You should see  a podiatrist and be evaluated.

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What is - red, swollen ankle with many red blotches. bites or rash?

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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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How to heal a swollen ankle?

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Swollen ankle without pain, what could this be?

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Can i drink liquor with a swollen ankle?

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Swollen ankle....pain when standing and walking?

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What would cause a swollen ankle and foot bottom?

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What is the best to treat my left swollen ankle and foot

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

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I stand on my feet a lot at work. im now experiencing a swollen ankle. what does that mean?

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