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When will my ankle swelling go down? when heat wave ends?
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Maybe: The increased heat can have an affect on your swelling but what was the original cause and how long has it been going on. It sounds like you need to have it examined and treated.
Answered 7/7/2012
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Swollen: Try resting and elevation. Low sodium diet! compression hose lots of water stay out of the heat see your pcp regarding ankle swelling.
Answered 10/27/2015
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