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Suggest Remedy For Swelling Of Ankles
Our mother is in pretty good health - 92 years old - only on thyroid medication for years. She has just recently moved from her home into a senior lodge and has developed swelling in her ankles. She is slight and does not eat lots but does not like to drink water either. We have told her to keep her legs elevated, to walk, and to drink more. Is there anything else she should be doing or should we be taking her to see her medical doctor?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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I advised to see a doctor, as ankle swelling is related to many diseses. without find out the exact cause, there is no point to treat only swelling, as it may recur or mask the actual problem
I advised to see a doctor, as ankle swelling is related to many diseses. without find out the exact cause, there is no point to treat only swelling, as it may recur or mask the actual problem
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