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Common causes of swollen ankles?
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Answered 11/17/2018
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Many causes: The key point is whether the ankles are painful, red or tender. If they are think lofgren's syndrome (acute sarcoidosis). If they are not they are numerous causes both local and systemic. If pain is present see a rheumatologist n.
Answered 1/10/2019
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