A member asked:

I have arthritis in my knees and wear knee brace but for over a year my knee and leg would stay swollen now my ankle and foot are swollen but no help?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: Hard to say, you may want to be seen by a rheumatologist as it is a little unusual for a 33 year old woman to have simple degenerative arthritis. If you have an inflammatory arthritis, such as rhueimatoid arthritis, this may be beginning to affect your feet and ankles as well. A detailed exam and appropriate studies can usually determine the cause.

Answered 12/22/2013

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Get an ultrasound: Brace too tight, deep vein thrombosis likely.

Answered 12/22/2013

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