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