Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My mom had very bad cramps in her ankle during sleeping. similar to a charlie horse. she woke up & her ankle was red &a little swollen. what is wrong?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Be seen: If it is red and swollen, I sure would have her seen. Without history of injury, two most common causes are cellulitis, which is an infection of the soft tissue; or an inflammatory condition such as gout. Take her to be seen.
Answered 9/1/2015
2.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
One calf slightly swollen. No warmth or redness. Started getting cramps and pain in leg for a month. Neg ultrasound & ddimer a few weeks ago. Dvt?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Mom DX with clot last year.On coumadin (warfarin) and her level is 1.9. Leg with clot is now swollen like it was the day in the ER. Not hot not red, but worried.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 7-year old daughter dropped an emergency lantern on her bare foot--it hurt her big toe. This happened around 7 pm this evening and now she is in pain and cannot sleep. I gave her Advil just now--it does not really look very swollen;it is slightly red a
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
My mom had a really bad leg cramp (both) during the night and I believe it was a charlie horse. It took a long time to go away. I gave her banana, heating pad, water, elevation, etc. If it happens again is there anything else that can help? Thanks?
Both of my calfs look swollen and I get cramps like Charlie horse in my leg. Is this a discussion I should have with a doctor. I am hoping nothing is wrong. I worried a lot?
What do you suggest if my moms feet and ankles are swollen and red up to her knees and they look like they are dying :(?
Bitten in my sleep a few days ago - my ankle is swollen, painful at times to walk on, red rash, itchy, warm sometimes, what could this be? What helps?
Why do I have "charlie horses cramps in the calf of my leg that wakes me up while I am sleeping never had this before am very active and 70 years old woman
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
