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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankle

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Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Question: My right ankle appears to be swollen below the protruding ankle bone. It doesn't, hurt and doesn't interfere with daily routine. Don't think it should be there
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
this can be arthritis due to chronic disease

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of arthritis of ankle due to chronic disease like psoriasis or diabetes.
These kind of arthritis are pain less in early stages with associated severe osteoporosis.
I will advise you to get clinical examination and x ray of ankle for further diagnosis.
progression of such arthritis is very fast and you need immediate consultation.
Till time you can use supportive brace.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankle

Brief Answer: this can be arthritis due to chronic disease Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. There is possibility of arthritis of ankle due to chronic disease like psoriasis or diabetes. These kind of arthritis are pain less in early stages with associated severe osteoporosis. I will advise you to get clinical examination and x ray of ankle for further diagnosis. progression of such arthritis is very fast and you need immediate consultation. Till time you can use supportive brace. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.