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If someone has ankle swelling, what does it mean?

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It means a lot: Ankle swelling could be from fracture in the ankle, could be from blood clot i n the calf muscles, could be to arthritis in the ankle, could be due gout, could be due to heart problems, could be circulation problems. Be careful thanks.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/28/2022

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