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41yo male.woke up with swollen right ankle, in a lot of pain, it's been five days and not getting better. hasn't banged, felt poorly then woke up ?

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Dr. Robert Bandyk answered

Gout: Gout affects the lower extremities more than any other part of the body Whether it is from certain foods or not being able to void the Uric Acid buildup Medicines and lab tests help

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Answered 3/17/2015

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A member asked:

41yo male.woke up with swollen right ankle, in a lot of pain, it's been five days and not getting better. hasn't banged, felt poorly then woke up ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Bandyk answered

Dr Ali agreed

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