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What Causes Swelling In The Ankle?
What is causes my leg(ankle) swelling Background mctd scleoderma. Recent uclers on too of ankles, pulmonary hypertension (mild). Wear compressure stocking when out of the house. Swelling every evening.. I know this not good healing uclers. Left ankle ucler is healer after a year of treatments. The right one is new, only a couple months. Had that heal also but it recently opened again. I am 72. Raynuad s started when I was 13.
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
Hello,
The swelling in the ankles can be due to many causes. Problems with venous insufficiency and the ulcers you are having are a possible cause. Also, due to scleroderma, it is important for you to check your kidney function such as creatinine and electrolytes to make sure your kidneys function well.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
The swelling in the ankles can be due to many causes. Problems with venous insufficiency and the ulcers you are having are a possible cause. Also, due to scleroderma, it is important for you to check your kidney function such as creatinine and electrolytes to make sure your kidneys function well.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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