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A member asked:

I had ankle ligament lateral reconstruction in mid-january. my ankle and calf just began to swell for no reason. should i be worried?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See doctor asap: Need to rule out causes such as a blood clot so do not wait.

Answered 3/15/2014

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Something is wrong.: Ankles and calves do not just begin to swell for no reason. There is always a reason. It could be mechanical, structural or vascular. You need to have your ankle evaluated to determine the most likely cause.

Answered 7/12/2016

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