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My right ankle is swollen up to double that of my left. i haven't injured it or anything. what could it be?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swollen ankle: See a ER immediately today. Cana blood clot whihc is a medical emergency, or gout less likely is fluid from lymph blockage and a mass or heart issues ( usually both ankles).

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2016

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