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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes swollen ankles and redness around the lower legs?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See details: There are several possible causes including vascular, cutaneous and musculoskeletal causes. The issue could be a localized problem or a manifestation of more systemic disease. See a doctor.
Answered 7/9/2017
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Ankles: There are any number of causes for your ankles to swell and the very swelling can cause the redness. See your family doc for the cause of the swelling as it could be cardiac or vascular causes.
Answered 5/24/2018
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