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How to reduce slightly puffy ankles?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Check with Ur PCP: @ ur age there are many different things that may b contributing 2 it, from inactivity, sitting a lot, cardiovascular disease, & more. B cu and evaluated for any underlying problem. Anemia is another.

Answered 11/1/2015

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ankle edema: In 72 years of age , first you have to know the causes of the ankle puffiness and then the treatment. The causes could be your heart, thyroid, poor circulation or kidney problem. So please see your doctor who will have good medical history, your salt use, and thorough physical examination. You also need diagnostic tests. Thanks.

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Bringing this to : Te attention of your internist is important. In cases of mild edema perhaps below knee compression socks "for mild edema" in addition to the counsel of your internist. (both cardiac function and kidney function willl likely be evaluated.).

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