Question 1

my ankle is swollen after running a half marathon why is it sore?

Accepted Answer

You possibly : Injured it. Visit foot/ankle doc and let them give you a exam.

Question 2

running on sunburnt swollen ankles..can it be damaged further?

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sunburn: If you are sure it is sunburn induced then probably no damage would occure with running.

Question 3

recently i have swollen and painful foot arch after running, how should i treat this?

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Sounds like: Plantar fascitiis. Plantar fascitiis is a broad banded ligament that runs from the heel up to the toe region and helps support the arch...You likely irritated it. Try wearing arch supports/orthotics. Ice the arch and perfom achilles tendon stretches. An antiinflammatory is a good idea as well. I.E Motrin or alleve. (stop running for a few days if possible to allow the tissue to rest.).

Question 4

had plantar wart under foot. dr. froze it. after  running exercise got irritated/swollen. what should i do?

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Wound care.: Stop exercising. Clean the wound and cover with a sterile dressing. Elevate it and call the doctor in the morning. If painful try ice compression and take tylenol.

Question 5

what does swollen ankles mean?

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Possibilities: Venous insufficiency, lymphedema, congestive heart failure, excessive salt intake, sitting or standing for long periods, some systemic conditions. Try elevating, see physician.

Question 6

what will cause swollen ankles?

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Many things: Many things can cause swollen ankles. Specifically problems involving the heart, liver or kidneys. Issues with any of these organs can result in pressure changes or salt retention/imbalances which can lead to accumulation of excess fluid in the lower legs.  Your dr can do a full workup for your swollen ankles including exam, lab tests, etc and address any underlying conditions.

Question 7

what can i do for my swollen ankles.?

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Be careful: Depends on age and medical condition. In a healthy person the body measures salt concentration. Eating extra salt = extra water and gravity pulls it to the feet. Salt/water balance is regulated by the heart, liver and kidneys and disease of any of these organs can cause swollen ankles as first sign of an important problem.

Question 8

what can i do to soothe my swollen ankles?

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Couple of things: Elevation, compression stockings, massage.

Question 9

swollen ankles no pain eating a lot of hotdogs

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Need more info...: Is ankle swelling bilaterally symmetrical, involving evenly or locally/ regionally? Do you have short of breath? Have you had history of congestive heart failure...? Hotdogs alone at most should just increase salt intake leading to edema in patients with marginal heart function.. So, seek evaluation, confirmation, care, &amp; counseling timely so to relieve current and future worry. Best...

Question 10

i have had very swollen ankles for a few months.?

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Swollen ankles: Lots of possible causes for swollen ankles. Get checked by your doc to see if anything serious is going on or if its a minor problem.

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Recently i have swollen and painful foot arch after running, how should i treat this?

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Had plantar wart under foot. dr. froze it. after running exercise got irritated/swollen. what should i do?

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What does swollen ankles mean?

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What will cause swollen ankles?

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What can i do for my swollen ankles.?

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What can i do to soothe my swollen ankles?

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Swollen ankles no pain eating a lot of hotdogs

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I have had very swollen ankles for a few months.?

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