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What Causes Swelling Of Ankles In The Evening Along With Itchy Skin?
Question: I noticed a swelling of my ankles in the evening and itchy skin while taking ciprofloxacin. I am taking the antibiotic for a urinary tract infection.
Brief Answer:
Stop Ciprofloxacin
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your history of swelling of ankles in the evening and itchy skin while taking Ciprofloxacin for UTI.
May I please know:
- Since when are you taking Ciprofloxacin?
- Have you taken Ciprofloxacin anytime in past and if taken, had you similar problems in past?
As a rule, anything can cause reaction under the sun including the sun.
Hence, although it is difficult to say whether Ciprofloxain caused this problem or not, it is better to hold Ciprofloxacin, consult your Doctor and ask for alternative antibiotic. (These are prescription medicines hence you have to have a valid prescription).
In addition, on clinical evaluation, actual examination and investigations (if required), your Doctor will be in a better position to say the reason of swelling of ankles and itchy skin.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Stop Ciprofloxacin
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read and understood your history of swelling of ankles in the evening and itchy skin while taking Ciprofloxacin for UTI.
May I please know:
- Since when are you taking Ciprofloxacin?
- Have you taken Ciprofloxacin anytime in past and if taken, had you similar problems in past?
As a rule, anything can cause reaction under the sun including the sun.
Hence, although it is difficult to say whether Ciprofloxain caused this problem or not, it is better to hold Ciprofloxacin, consult your Doctor and ask for alternative antibiotic. (These are prescription medicines hence you have to have a valid prescription).
In addition, on clinical evaluation, actual examination and investigations (if required), your Doctor will be in a better position to say the reason of swelling of ankles and itchy skin.
I hope this answer helps you to get a proper diagnosis, and get a proper further treatment. Please feel free to ask for more if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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