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My right ankle swells up to about the size of a tennis ball does not hurt. when i push my finger into it creates a dimple swelling goes down at night?

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Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many things cause it: Pitting edema. Ever sprain your ankle? Do u have hypertension?

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Answered 11/30/2017

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A member asked:

My right ankle swells up to about the size of a tennis ball does not hurt. when i push my finger into it creates a dimple swelling goes down at night?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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