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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Ankles
my ankles swell often,(as a result of a 20year old injury) especially when I travel out of the country. lately, not only has it gotten swollen, but it is very painful, and is not allowing me to walk with ease. I ve tried soaking it in warm water, as well as drinking parsley boiled with water, which helped in the past. what do you think is causing this pain, and are there any ways to ease or get rid of the pain?
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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HI
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I really appreciate your concern, if this is the ankle swelling then it may be due to some arthritis condition and it can be well managed with any NSAID drug and best would be Diclofenac 50 mg once in day steroid would give best result but for that you need to be qualified and for that better to see the doctor till then try to keep the leg in elevated position hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if this is the ankle swelling then it may be due to some arthritis condition and it can be well managed with any NSAID drug and best would be Diclofenac 50 mg once in day steroid would give best result but for that you need to be qualified and for that better to see the doctor till then try to keep the leg in elevated position hope this information helps.
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