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I am a 21 year old female and both of my ankles are pretty swollen but with no pain involved. any idea why this might be?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Could be: From drinking alcohol, too much salt, fluid retention. Try elevation above the heart and if its non of the above then see your doctor. I doubt at your age you have any ciculation issues.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I am a 21 year old female and both of my ankles are pretty swollen but with no pain involved. any idea why this might be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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