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How Can Swollen Ankle Be Treated?
i have a swollen left ankle that has been going on for 2 months. Ive had an xray done and a doppler and results were nothing. I was put on steriods and that didnt help. Its going to take me 2 weeks to get in and see my doctor so i was just curious what it might be. Its very painful when applying pressure on it and there is throbbing on my ankle at night when i sleep and pain shoots up my calf sometimes(quite often) waking me out of a deep sleep.
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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I have studied your case with diligence.
Ankle swelling can be due to polyarthrritis.
If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine?
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
I have studied your case with diligence.
Ankle swelling can be due to polyarthrritis.
If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered
Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased do you have such stiffness in spine?
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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