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What Can Cause Swelling In The Ankle And Hands While On Aspirin And Diabetes Medication?

I am experiencing swelling in the ankle and hands. 57 year old male, 5’10, 315 lbs. Meds taken daily low dose aspirin, diabetes pill, statins, cocq, vitamin daily. Kind of tired, back of heels sharp pain. Never have had any major life threatening events
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
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Hi,

It is not related to aspirin or diabetes. Consult a physician and get evaluated. A Doppler scan will be helpful to rule out conditions like DVT which can present like this.

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What Can Cause Swelling In The Ankle And Hands While On Aspirin And Diabetes Medication?

Hi, It is not related to aspirin or diabetes. Consult a physician and get evaluated. A Doppler scan will be helpful to rule out conditions like DVT which can present like this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.