A member asked:

Further explanation, the ankle is swelling & it's painful.i struggle to sleep. don't i need to see an orthopedic soon b4 my 26apr appointment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ankle swelling: If you do have an appointment, but symptoms worsening call the ortho. Typically they would have someone who could see you.

Dr Hegab and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/12/2019

187 views

Thank

More 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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Further explanation, the ankle is swelling & it's painful.i struggle to sleep. don't i need to see an orthopedic soon b4 my 26apr appointment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Hegab and 5 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've had foot and ankle swelling and pain since last Thursday. I also have foot and calf tightness after I sleep or sit for a whileWhat could this be

A member asked:

I have a grade 2-3 ankle sprain, I have ace wrap air cast and crutches. Can I sleep in the ace and cast and when does this pain and swelling go away?

A member asked:

Tibial plateau 1.5 yrs ago now sharp shooting pain down leg and into outside ankle. Spasms when resting( sleep hindering) constant swelling . Options?

A member asked:

I am having severe panic attacks when sleeping. The result is that I am awake almost all night in like a sleepwalking stage. Also my legs and ankles are swelling and cramping bad. The veins that run up my leg to my foot is swollen and very sore. Lots of b

A member asked:

What may be the diagnose if one had a leg swelling with severe pain that he cant sleep and his BP is 170?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I taking trazodone 5mg i been on them just 1 week and today i notice that my ankles are swelling it this a side effect ? Should i stop taking them and see the doctor in the am i take them for sleep

I have a venous us and see a vascular doc in a week for severe bilateral foot/ankle swelling attacks. The leg cramps/pain behind knee. ? How to sleep?

I have localized pain to the touch in the area of my foot/ankle (medial malleolus area?) along with mild swelling and discomfort walking. What might be the problem? I am debating whether to see an orthopedist. Thanks.

What is neuroma? I see this word a lot when asking about my recent issue with my right big toe and the swelling of the balls of my right foot. I can't walk or sleep. Please advise.

Is it ok to sleep with ankle support bandage due to ankle swelling ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?