swollen ankles on long haul flight?
360844
Wear sports elastic support hose sold by chemist, ( used by sportsmen for ankle and elbow injuries etc etc ) this will also help prevent DVT (deep vein thrombosis ) caused by long haul flights.
756039
did your doctors explain to you what the pain was being caused by? It is generally due to an increase in pressure within the compartment of muscles on the anterior aspect of the lower leg. There is not a lot of give in the sheaths holding the muscles together so an exercise level you are not used to, or even a new exercise may cause swelling in the anterior muscles, increasing the pressure.\n\nIn some extreme cases, surgery is required to remove the pressure as blood vessels and nerves to the area can become damaged, a side effect of which is necrotic tissue (tissue that has died due to a lack of oxygen). Your doctors should have already addressed this with you, but if not and your pain continues, bring it up with them. As if the inflammation continues, you could get septicemia which is deadly.\n\nYou could try an ice pack after doing your stretches to decrease the swelling, or elevating your legs above heart level. I would also talk to your specialist and tell them of your concerns. It may be they might have to manipulate the stretches for you, or the stretches may not be right for the current stage in recovery you are in.\n\nDuring the day, anti-inflammatory drugs may also help. Check before taking these though if you are a competitive athlete as some may be on the banned list!\n\nKeep in mind, this may all be a normal part of the healing process as you are working already inflamed muscles.!.\n\nGood Luck!
293369
Think I'd check with ear specialist.  I can't fly without taking certain meds so that I don't perforate my ear drum.
546309
Do you eat/drink a lot of salty things? Sodium can cause swelling in the legs and feet/ankles, so maybe cutting down on your sodium intake could help you out...you can alleviate swollen ankles/feet relatively quickly by elevating your legs to a higher point than your heart...hope this helps!
1023073
I'm no Doctor, so take this with a grain of salt, but the same thing happened to me on two flights.  During the descent the pressure in the sinuses changes, and if the sinuses are full it can cause a really painful experience.  My solution to this was to take a decongestant pill such as "Contac" about an hour before the flight.  That dries up the sinuses and prevents the congestion during flights.  Good luck.
123474
I would advise you to see a doctor soon because blocked leg arteries are dangerous when you are sitting on a plane for several hours because it can cause numbness.
862993
You did the right thing - going to get it checked out.\n\nA Grade II sprain means there are torn fibres in the ligament, but it hasn't ruptured.  There could be visible bruising as well as swelling, and it will take several weeks to heal fully.\n\nThe inflammatory process that happens as a result of injury pushes fluid out into the tissues over the first 24-48 hours and this is why you should follow the RICE principles of treatment.\n\nNow that this period has passed, the body is starting to heal the injury by laying down collagen fibres (fibrin), and the best healing comes by starting to weight bear at this time - so again, you were spot on by starting to walk at the weekend.\n\nSo for the next week or so, it's a GOOD thing to walk, and to make every effort to walk normally.  If you can't walk without limping, use a crutch or stick to help take some of the weight, and within a few days you should be walking with a normal pattern and full weight again.  \n\nYou shouldn't aim to walk more than usual - but aim for plenty of short frequent walks.\n\nThe ankle will probable stay a little swollen for a while - you could wear a light support for comfort for a while.\n\nSoaking it in warm water now will help, or put a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel on it for a while in the evenings.\n\nMake sure you wear shoes that accommodate the swelling and help you to walk comfortably - lace ups, done up proplerly to help support the foot, runners are ideal.\n\nAll in all, you should be feeling much better very soon.\nGood luck!
1005339
Yes it can.  Being in a pressurized area for a prolonged period of time causes it.  I have a girlfriend who is a stewardess, she talks about it, and drinking anything carbonated does it to while on the plane.
109481
yep.  It could be temporary...from swelling related to the procedure itself. Sounds like she has 'drop foot' which can be corrected with AFO (ankle foot orthotics).
1009226
Having my ankle reset after breaking it skydiving! It was completely broken and facing 180 degrees backwards, (looked funny as hell!).\nLying face down on a gurney, the doctor was down at my feet and then pulled and twisted my ankle in an attempt to align it back up for temporary casting until I could be driven 60 miles away to a hospital that my insurance would cover!! He had to do this (3) times before getting it right...OOOWWWWW!!!!
184270
Twenty percent of people treated with Avandia or Actos notice higher numbers on the scale. The problem is usually fluid retention, not increased fat deposits. However, be aware that a rapid weight gain, especially if accompanied by ankle swelling, is a warning sign of something more serious than simple water retention. These drugs have been associated with heart failure or worsening of existing heart failure. If you have any symptoms, let your doctor know right away.
1140959
It can be pulmonary edema, and diuretics are prescribed for this.  However, you should not be self-diagnosing and popping pills for this, you need to call your physician immediately, explain the symptoms, and if they can't get you in sooner go to the ER.  Too many diuretics will cause you more harm than good, like dehydration which will lead to metabolic problems.  I urge you to call your doctor ASAP
1144122
You should speak with your doctor to see what he/she recommends but many people who are quite ill travel on planes all the time. \nSince the air is recycled I'd wear a mask and ask your doc if you could take some airborne both ways on the trip. \n\nThe one and only time I did not get sick on the plane/cruise was when I went to Arizona last year and took Airborne both ways. Its worth a try if the doc says its safe for you.
387355
Edema means swelling. That's all. there are other factors involved if u have swelling 4 months after an incident. Talk to a different doctor to find out the reason why your leg is swelling. it could be any number of things. Also, when you have swelling, apply a cold pack(not HOT Please) to the area for 15 minutes and then remove. wait half an hour and then repeat. your swelling should go down, but u still need to talk to a doctor so they can test u to see where the problem lies.
599786
Tell her the truth...something may be wrong...the doctor may not have corrected the problem, you may have an infection, or...it might be as simple as the swelling hasn't gone down enough.  Tell the truth so they can make sure everything is done correctly, so you can be dancing again as soon as possible.\n\nGood Luck.
882917
You could be getting an infection from a bug bite or scratch- if the redness or swelling starts to travel up your leg go to the ER.  If not, you can probably wait until tomorrow- then call your doctor in the morning- tell his nurse what is going on and go from there.  He may just call in an antibiotic cream to the pharmacy for you to pick up or he may want to see you.\n\nI did not read your question right when I answered a minute ago-- if you cannot move your ankle and it is red, warm and swollen, you need to go to the urgent care or er now- you may have a septic joint... better to get it checked out- sorry.\n\nIf the redness and swelling is around the bite only- that is normal- it is just the body's natural reaction... put some triple antibiotic ointment on it- thanks for clarifying.
869863
swelling= the bodies form of trying to warm something up. so by your ankles being exposed and in the snow, the swelling was trying to warm your ankles.