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Can Swelling Of Ankles Be Associated With Varicose Veins?
I have experenced extreme swelling in both ankles and and taking naprosen or ibupfren during day. Taking only one 7.5 dosage at bedtime. My varicose vein s have really togetther cllustered together and protruded like nothing as happened to have this be is concerning my circulation!!! Plese give me your advice Thanking you in advance for reply.
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
tie compression bandage using crepe bandage rolling it from ankle way up to below knee.keep legs elevated on front stool while sitting and avoid prolonged standing giving short breaks of sitting and elevation of legs and feet. See a general surgeon if varicose is not lessening
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