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A 33-year-old female asked:

Have swelling in feet & ankles. not sure if it could be caused by bug bites on legs or not. what can i take or do to get the swelling to go down?

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Dr. Glynis Ablonanswered

Dermatology 31 years experience

It could be : try leg elevation, cool ice water and topical hydrocortisone three times a day, add antihistamine as well if not improving see doctor

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A 44-year-old female asked:

How can I get swelling to go down in ankle and foot.

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A 43-year-old female asked:

I have what appears to be a bite on the bottom of my foot that has caused severe swelling and redness. Its itchy but if I touch it the pain is excruciating. The redness is now also on the top of my foot and now up past my ankle?

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My fourth toe (on right foot only) became swollen with no trauma 3 days ago. Swelling now spread to foot/ankle. No bug bite I'm aware of.

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Have ongoing swelling and redness (and some pain)13 weeks after met. ORIF- top of foot and ankle. Told to walk normally. Ideas to get swelling down?

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I'm 28. Had ankle surgery 3 wks ago. My foot & toes get swollen. When swelling goes down, toes look wrinkled. How do I get rid of wrinkles? Permanent?

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