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What would cause a swollen left ankle with no pain usually and i can't complete a deep breath?
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DVT: Given the shortness of breath this is either heart failure or a dangerous deep vein thrombosis with potential pulmonary embolism. Either way you need medical attention urgently.
Answered 3/13/2019
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Get to ER: Most likely you have a DVT and with shortness of breath it could go to your lungs. This is a medical emergency.
Answered 3/13/2019
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Make sure no clot: This could be a lot of things, but if you have swelling in one leg and difficulty breathing, you need to see a dr. And have an ultrasound to rule out a clot in the vein in that leg. Those clots, called deep venous thrombosis (DVT) can dislodge and travel to the lungs causing a very dangerous condition called pulmonary embolism. Take a deep breath-if you feel a sharp sensation, you may have this.
Answered 7/11/2014
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