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What can be the cause of a swelling in the knee and ankle (looks like gout) area when it is cardiologist said there is definitely no blood clot(s)?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Scan: Did you have ultrasound of your leg to rule out clot ?

Answered 10/11/2013

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

sewlling: Swelling can be a number of things , but it is good it is not a clot. See your orthopod for the knee and your podiatrist for the foot/ankle and between them you will get an answer.

Answered 10/11/2013

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A member asked:

What can be the cause of a swelling in the knee and ankle (looks like gout) area when it is cardiologist said there is definitely no blood clot(s)?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

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