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What Causes Swelling In The Ankles After Taking Misoprostol?

Hello, Pls I had an abortion of a 3 weeks old pregnancy using misoprostol. I flowed for about 3 days and two days later my ankles are a bit swollen. What could have causes this and should I have cause to worry? What are the implications please? Thank you.
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In my opinion Misoprostol is not causing ankle problem.
You should get checked for anemia or serum uric acid.
Also go for lab tests as TLC, DLC and ESR .

With Regards
Dr Varinder Joshi
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What Causes Swelling In The Ankles After Taking Misoprostol?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion Misoprostol is not causing ankle problem. You should get checked for anemia or serum uric acid. Also go for lab tests as TLC, DLC and ESR . With Regards Dr Varinder Joshi