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Suggest Remedies For A Swelling On The Left Ankle
Question: I am having swelling in my left ankle foot and left, some swelling on the right side but mostly on the left. There has not been an injury to this area. What do I do?
Brief Answer:
It can be ankle synovitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think this is due to collection of fluid in the ankle joint.It is called ankle synovitis. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Hot water fomentation
2.Volitran gel local application
3.Tablet Etorixoxib one daily.
4.compression bandage.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks
It can be ankle synovitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think this is due to collection of fluid in the ankle joint.It is called ankle synovitis. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Hot water fomentation
2.Volitran gel local application
3.Tablet Etorixoxib one daily.
4.compression bandage.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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