my ankles are swollen and pitting can this be of my sunburn?

Question

Why are my legs red almost like a sunburn, from my knees to my ankles? They aren't swollen & they don't hurt.

Answer 1

Maybe: Swollen ankles can be from your sunburn but can also be from early cellulitis. If it continues after a few days or you start running a fever, see a doctor.

Answer 2

It is possible: However, i would ask if you ever had these symptoms before the sunburn or did they occur only after the sunburn? Do you take any medications ? Suffer from high blood pressure?

Answer 3

Multiple causes: There are many reasons for swollen ankles. Puffy period reaction. Post-surgical swelling. Inactivity allowing gravity to pull fluid into the legs. Inflammation from physical, chemical, or sunburn trauma. If sunburn is your only new difference in your life, i could maybe be convinced. The worst case scenarios would be blood clots in the legs or congestive heart failure. Your fp may help sort it out.

Answer 4

What's the cause ?: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria. If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.

Answer 5

With one condition: Only if it has sun screen in it. Most tanning lotion is meant to enhance the sun's tanning effects, not to block it's harmful uv rays that cause burns. It must have an SPF factor in order to help prevent burns.

Answer 6

Tanning lotion: Tanning lotion will not protect against sunburn or sun damage. You need a broad spectrum uva uvb blocking sunscreen with spf rated 30 or higher. Neutropenia has great products.

Answer 7

No weight bearing: Ankle fractures usually present with severe ankle pain, swelling, bruising and the inability to bear weight on that foot/ankle due to the severe pain.

Answer 8

Ankle fracture: An x-ray would be the best way to tell.

Answer 9

Cast or boot: Depending on the type of injury, you may be offered a cast or more likely a boot. For the first few weeks, you will be non weightbearing until the healing starts. After a while, when a callus is formed, gradual return to weight bearing will be done. This will depend on the type of fracture and your progress in healing.

Answer 10

Depends on type: Some ankle fractures require surgery and some can be treated by immobilization. Factors that guide the treatment opinion of your doctor include: location, type of fracture (some are more stable and others very unstable), injury force, whether the fracture is open or closed, personal medical history and health, and many more. Talk to your doctor to understand the plan.

Answer 11

Broken Ankle: Depending on the nature of the injury and if your ankle is unstable, it can be treated either with a cast or walking boot or with surgery.

Answer 12

They were put : There to correct a problem such as a fracture.

Answer 13

Stabilize fracture: And hold together to allow appropriate healing.

Answer 14

Hydrate: Sunburned skin should be hydrated, and lotion is a good way to to keep the skin moisturized. You can also use aloe gel to cool the skin.

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