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Swollen lumps on ankle. what are possible causes?
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Get checked: Swelling and pain in the ankles can be caused by multiple things such as diet, blood pressure, kidney function, circulation, nerves, injury, previous surgery...Basically many things. You need to see your primary doctor and jot down more info about when do you notice the swelling, does it every go down, when does it hurt, what is your diet, etc. Get checked.
Answered 4/30/2014
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Outer side: Most commonly are lipoma masses but could be other and an evaluation is necessary see a podiatrist.
Answered 9/24/2013
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Lumps: Please seek a consult with a physician could be a ganglion, lipoma etc.
Answered 9/15/2013
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