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How Can severe Swollen Ankle Be Treated?
I have slight swelling of my left ankle area and it seemed to have started when I had an implant put in my mouth by my dentist. I was given the medication penicillin v potassium 500 mg oral tablet. I had taken this medication before within the last six months without a problem. The medication was prescribed on 7-27-16. I had it in the medicine cabinet and showed the bottle to my dentist. He said it was ok to take. Your thoughts
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hi,
First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it is less likely to cause one-sided ankle swelling only, however, serum uric acid levels, as well as blood counts and CRP, needs to be checked to rule out reactive arthropathy.
For reassurance renal function and urinalysis may also be needed to rule out any drug-related or infection related renal involvement. Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it is less likely to cause one-sided ankle swelling only, however, serum uric acid levels, as well as blood counts and CRP, needs to be checked to rule out reactive arthropathy.
For reassurance renal function and urinalysis may also be needed to rule out any drug-related or infection related renal involvement. Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
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