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Is sodium citrate a cure for swollen ankles?

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NO!!!: One of the most serious side effects of taking external sodium cittrate is more swelling! also, unless you are taking it specifically under a physician supervising you, the other side effects are: numbness/tingly feeling, swelling or rapid weight gain, muscle twitching/cramps, fast or slow heart rate, confusion, or mood changes, bloody or tarry stools, severe stomach pain, diarrhea and seizures!

Dr Ettinger agreed

Answered 1/20/2017

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I'm 49, I live in my car. My ankles have become very swollen and I thought it was from salt so I stopped eating salt and they havent gotten better. They feel bruised and sore when I walk my dogs?

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I've been on vacations and while I've tried my best with my diet, I've increased my salt consumption and alcohol intake. My feet and ankle are swollen. What can I do? I travel 3+ hours in two days?

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I was running . The following morning when I woke up my ankle was swollen I could touch the ground. Now I'm in pain. I went to buy deep heat to rub and I'm using warm water and salt to less inflammation. I am now wearing ankle support. Must I see Dr?

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Lt ankle/foot always swollen slight-large amt, 2yrs. Bun/creatinine levels run high. High protein intake. No salt-restricted diet. Causes of swelling?

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I weigh 140 lbs I eat healthy and avoid salt, my left leg only has fluid on it and is swollen from my knee down to my ankles. it just happened all the sudden yesterday after I was on my feet for 5hrs cleaning. any ideas why?a Tyvm?

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