Question 1

what causes frozen ankles?

Accepted Answer

See below: This would be due to a huge arthritic buildup that stops ankle motion.

Question 2

can a foot wart cause severe limb/foot complications and/or amputation in a diabetic, even if it's been frozen by a doctor but still remains?

Accepted Answer

NO: Why Benadryl? Why topical antibiotic? Which antibiotic? A foot wart will not result in amputation or severe "complications" if treated or not.  This question makes no sense. What does your Dr say? Have you seen a dermatologist? Many "warts" are actually something else. Most topical antibiotics are useless and often harmful.

Question 3

what are the causes of fluid on the ankles ?

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Many causes: If it is peripheral edema the causes include an underlying medical reason- hypothyroidism, venous stasis/insufficiency, heart disease, excess sodium intake, diabetes, or caused by medication.  If it is arising from the ankle joints think arthritis.  In either case, see your doctor to get at the cause of the swelling.

Question 4

what could cause the backs of my ankles to swell?

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Tendinitis: Achilles tendinitis could be cause. Need to be evaluated by a podiatrist or orthopod for  correct diagnosis. Icing should help but do see a doctor.

Question 5

can lithium cause your ankles to swell when it is hot out? and is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lithium is exchanged with sodium in the kidney which influences water excretion vs retention. Lithium is a ver good medication, but requires careful monitoring. anything that increases or decreases fuid or salt intake and loss changes lithium level

Question 6

what causes burning in inner ankles?

Accepted Answer

Nerve: Burning is typically a "nerve" symptom.  It means that a nerve is pinched or otherwise compromised.  In certain conditions it may also represent inflammation in the posterior tibialis tendon, arthritis in the ankle or talo-navicular joints.  Your orhopaedic surgeon can help you find the diagnosis and guide you with appropriate treatment.

Question 7

what causes red blotches around ankles?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Ankle rashes can be caused by a wide variety of diseases, disorders and conditions, such as infection, inflammation, allergic reaction, parasite and insect bites, and autoimmune processes.It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition.

Question 8

what could  cause swelling of the ankles?

Accepted Answer

Salt in diet: Injury i.E sprain, varicose veins, valve damage in veins, compression of vessels by ankle which can occur in a flatfooted person.

Question 9

can ketoconazole cause your ankles to swell?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is possible if you are extremely allergic to ketoconazole, however, it is not likely to cause severe edema.

Question 10

what causes swelling ankles, i just turned 60?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Most often caused by vein dysfunction. But it is important to rule out other causes such as cardiac, pulmonary or kidney problems.

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