Question 1

i was running . the following morning when i woke up my ankle was swollen i could touch the ground. now i'm in pain. i went to buy deep heat to rub and i'm using warm water and salt to less inflammation. i am now wearing ankle support. must i see dr?

Accepted Answer

Would be wise: Self diagnosis can result in serious misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment. Please see a doctor.

Question 2

my one foot has been swollen since may ive been to the dr 3 times and nothing they subscribe is working im also getting abscesses more frequently i have one now i soaked in epsom salt bath an today i popped it w massive amounts of pus what iswrong?

Accepted Answer

Abscess:  We don't know your medical history. But if you have a true abscess, than popping to release pus may not be adequate. Abscesses are often loculated, so each chamber needs to be broken up manually for healing to occur.  Incision and drainage by a medical professional may be required.

Question 3

my exhusband had an wart on the bottom of his foot. he soaked it in an epson salt bath and now its more swollen and seems to be draining clear fluid.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Warts do not present like this unless perhaps he picked at it. Go see doctor for exam.

Question 4

what's wrong? 40 yo, female, not obese, not sedentary, sensible diet not high in salt, non smoker, non drinker, no drugs, with sudden high diastolic bp in the 85-90 range for a few weeks now, tachycardia, some dizziness, swollen left leg one day?

Accepted Answer

: Any herbal supplements or decongestants?  Major stress?  Those can raise BP &amp; heart rate. If not &amp; it has been a few weeks I recommend evaluation by Dr &amp; possibly tests for hyperthyroidism, heart rhythm problem, or a few other things

Question 5

will soaking in epson salt help spraned ankle?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It might help by causing muscle relaxation and relieving the pain. This is not a function of the salt.

Question 6

my feet keep swelling ony ankles i've had a blood test results all good i don't eat much salt what could it be i am a mother to 4 kids?

Accepted Answer

Venous : Insufficiency is one thing, i would have your blood pressure checked. You did not mention if you take any medications sometimes this may be a side effect of one...

Question 7

what can i do about my swollen ankles from salt sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

See below: Reduce your salt intake by using a salt substitute.  Elevate your feet and wear a compression sock.

Question 8

my sodium is low in my blood work and also my possisum. but my ankle still swell when i have socks on?? any advice? 34 year old?

Accepted Answer

: Electrolyte abnormalities and presence of edema warrant an evaluation by a specialist in internal medicine to look for kidney,cardiac,liver causes. Thyroid function also would be checked. Referral to other specialists such as nephrologist or endocrinologist may be made depending upon the assessment by the internist.

Question 9

is sodium citrate a cure for swollen ankles?

Accepted Answer

NO!!!: One of the most serious side effects of taking external sodium cittrate is more swelling!  also, unless you are taking it specifically under a physician supervising you, the other side effects are:  numbness/tingly feeling, swelling or rapid weight gain, muscle twitching/cramps, fast or slow heart rate, confusion, or mood changes, bloody or tarry stools, severe stomach pain, diarrhea and seizures!

Question 10

i have salt wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia. during an server illness the dr's couldn't get blood so cut my ankles open. why did they do this? thanks

Accepted Answer

IV access: It sounds like they had to have reliable access to a superficial vein to put a needle or thread a catheter into your ankle vein to replenish your body with fluids and electrolytes that it lost because of your illness.

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I was running . the following morning when i woke up my ankle was swollen i could touch the ground. now i'm in pain. i went to buy deep heat to rub and i'm using warm water and salt to less inflammation. i am now wearing ankle support. must i see dr?

A member asked:

My one foot has been swollen since may ive been to the dr 3 times and nothing they subscribe is working im also getting abscesses more frequently i have one now i soaked in epsom salt bath an today i popped it w massive amounts of pus what iswrong?

A member asked:

My exhusband had an wart on the bottom of his foot. he soaked it in an epson salt bath and now its more swollen and seems to be draining clear fluid.

A member asked:

What's wrong? 40 yo, female, not obese, not sedentary, sensible diet not high in salt, non smoker, non drinker, no drugs, with sudden high diastolic bp in the 85-90 range for a few weeks now, tachycardia, some dizziness, swollen left leg one day?

A member asked:

Will soaking in epson salt help spraned ankle?

A member asked:

My feet keep swelling ony ankles i've had a blood test results all good i don't eat much salt what could it be i am a mother to 4 kids?

A member asked:

What can i do about my swollen ankles from salt sensitivity?

A member asked:

My sodium is low in my blood work and also my possisum. but my ankle still swell when i have socks on?? any advice? 34 year old?

A member asked:

Is sodium citrate a cure for swollen ankles?

A member asked:

I have salt wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia. during an server illness the dr's couldn't get blood so cut my ankles open. why did they do this? thanks

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