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Three days ago, i had an angiogram for my legs and i was placed on xeralto and daily aspirin. today i have a swollen left ankle with pain and redness. should i use a cold or warm compress?

Q: three days ago, i had an angiogram for my legs and i was placed on xeralto and daily aspirin. today i have a swollen left ankle with pain and redness. should i use a cold or warm compress?

: Cold compress should be used but you should see your doctor for the cause of the acute ankle problem if this never happened before. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Cold compress should be used but you should see your doctor for the cause of the acute ankle problem if this never happened before. Good luck.

Answered 6/22/2023

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A member asked:

Three days ago, i had an angiogram for my legs and i was placed on xeralto and daily aspirin. today i have a swollen left ankle with pain and redness. should i use a cold or warm compress?

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