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Can swollen ankles come from standing on your feet for a long time in jail versus having diabetes?

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Unlikely: Just when i think I have heard everything. Ankles edema can occur with prolonged standing in older people but i doubt this would be a cause in a 26 year old. If you have a diabetic neuropathy that could be a cause as would kidney involvement. Have your doc evaluate.

Answered 4/4/2013

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Dr. Scott Koppel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: But there are many causes of swollen ankles including elevated sugar, htn, congestive heart failure and kidney disease to name a few.

Answered 5/25/2013

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