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What Causes Swollen Ankles Along With Tightness In Muscles?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2015

Question: Hello I am 49 year old female. 5ft 3' I am 10 and a half stone. I suffer from swollen ankles. my doctor doesn't seem to know why. I have two little puffy cushions just under my ankle bones. my calf muscles feel tight when I crouch down. I eat a very healthy diet

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Its side effect of Hormone Replacement Therapy. But I need further details

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear XXXX!

I welcome you at my virtual clinic and will help you relieve the symptoms. It seems to be due to your HRT that has started a side effect of peripheral edema. Its a common side effect with many medications including Blood pressure pills like Norvasc.
My question is, are you taking any other medicines too?
what is the status of your blood pressure?
If you press with your thumb for sometime deep on the swelling and release the thumb, is there is pit/dent formation?

please answer the questions so as to better assist you.

Regards!
Dr. Hnaif XXXXXXX USA

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Hanif (3 hours later)

thank you. My blood pressure fine. I am not taking any other medication. when I press on little cushion under my ankle bone it pops out straight away and leaves no dint or pit. it feels like fatty tissue.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its insignificant edema due possibly to HRT

Detailed Answer:
My VERY dear XXXX!

I welcome you back here with me and appreciate your patience and cooperation to help me come to a final assessment. I want to assure you that it's very mild pedal edema beneath the ankles - that is totally insignificant clinically. It doesn't pose any risk to your health. It may probably be due to HRT which you are on for a few years. But it doesn't mean that you stop taking medicine. The benefits of HRT obviously overweigh your concerns and you need that medicine. Keep an eye over your blood pressure, and if you ever feel a swelling in front of the leg bone (tibia), please contact me again or go to your physician.

Right now you need nothing to worry about. I hope it helped you today and Please don't forget to leave a five star feedback on this question and a review at my profile so that I may be in a better position to serve you in future too.

Regards!
Your Physician
Dr. Hanif XXXXXXX PA, USA

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Hanif (5 hours later)

Thanks Dr. Hanif. I appreciate that.

XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are always Welcome. It was intended to help you out.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back dear, XXXXX!

I appreciate your feedback and I am happy to hear that you are satisfied. I am available all the time to provide medical advice to you in the best possible way. You are like a family member now, at my virtual clinic.

Feel free to go to my profile and directly "ask me a question" if ever there is a health issue at your household in future too. Please don't forget to give a five star rating and positive review regarding this case. Your valuable feedback is necessary to boost me up and be in a better position to assist you in future too.

Regards!
Your physician
Dr. Hanif XXXXXXX USA

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E