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What Causes Reddish And Swollen Ankle With A Lump?

Hi .. My wife had a medium size bump on her ankle for quite longtime( 2+ Years).. we consulted with a doctor(General Medicine) then he told it nothing to worry... but now she feels it has become bigger and we consulted a orthopedist and he suggested to operate it .. we were planning for that ...but since yesterday it appears swollen and reddish..
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with your problem

     I have gone through your question and under stood your concerns about the swellings around the ankle joint of your wife, which was there for long and now it got bigger as well as painful. So It was bursa of the ankle joint, which now become inflamed resulting in bursitis.
     She need to rest along with analgesics like paracetamol 500mg 8 hourly. Steroids may injected into the bursa for immediate relief of the symptoms. Surgery is indicated in cases, which do not respond to conservative treatment. Orthopedic surgeon opinion is important as he would have examined the swelling, So operation appears to be a fair option in her case. Wishing her rapid recovery.

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What Causes Reddish And Swollen Ankle With A Lump?

Welcome to healthcare magic for your health concerns I am Dr Fahim and I will help you with your problem I have gone through your question and under stood your concerns about the swellings around the ankle joint of your wife, which was there for long and now it got bigger as well as painful. So It was bursa of the ankle joint, which now become inflamed resulting in bursitis. She need to rest along with analgesics like paracetamol 500mg 8 hourly. Steroids may injected into the bursa for immediate relief of the symptoms. Surgery is indicated in cases, which do not respond to conservative treatment. Orthopedic surgeon opinion is important as he would have examined the swelling, So operation appears to be a fair option in her case. Wishing her rapid recovery. I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it if you like it. Regards