Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I stand on my feet a lot at work. im now experiencing a swollen ankle. what does that mean?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Overuse injury: It may be that you are not in shape for standing long hours. You may not have proper shock absorption in your shoes. You could have any overuse injury or arthritis in ankle. There are other things it could be...You should see a podiatrist and be evaluated.
Answered 8/22/2013
5.1k views
Many : Things can cause swelling like high blood pressure, alcohol intake, a lot of salt in your diet and bing overweight but standing all day make the blood pool in lower extremities due to gravity. I would suggest custom orthotics to help your feet and ankles and elevate when you can.
Answered 6/14/2013
5.1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have cut my foot on a rock on the beach now it is heavily swollen and it pains a lot painful when I try walking on that foot?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Left big toe has pain and swollen due to walking a lot why? Fractured foot when i was younger not toe it keeps hurting just recently and now swollen
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I was playing tennis & tripped. Foot landed badly and now has a swollen spot.Its not red.Hurts lots. Been putting ice/heat for 20 mins.Best thing 2do?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My middle toe swelled a lot an is red and pulsating. Is slowly speading down into my foot. Almost whole foot is red and swollen. Will OTC meds work?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My foot was hit by the car door and now I badly swollen ankle. what does this mean?
My mother always complain of her foot her ankle gets swollen when she works a lot but she has to work so how can she solve this?
I was running and twisted my foot sideways now my ankle is swollen and hurts a lot ?
I work remotely and often sit in a chair for hours. Sometimes my feet/ankles will be swollen at the end of the day. Can this mean heart failure or just that I need to be sure to exercise periodically instead of sitting? I am otherwise healthy?
What can be done after i stepped on nail qne now have a swollen foot and a lot of pain?
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
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
