why do i get swollen ankles?
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pedal edema is usually secondary to fluid overload, or poor blood circulation in the leg. Elevate your ankles and really limit your sodium, also make sure your shoes aren't too tight.
903827
Yes, please see a doctor at once. This could be related to a bacteria, which is a flesh-eating bacteria. Goes through the circulatory system, often shows up in the legs / ankles area.
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RICE will help you recover more quickly.\nR= rest the ankle. Don't attempt any rehabilitative exercises just yet if it still hurts\nI= Ice packs will lessen the swelling and help you recover faster\nC= Compression. If you must move about, wrap your ankle snugly with a brace\nE= Elevation. Put your ankle on a pillow or something similiar to raise it above the rest of your body. This prevents the ankle from swelling as you sleep.\n\nOnce the ankle is 100%, start with light jogging before anything adventurous like basketball or tennis. There are specific exercises using balancing platforms and other fancy stuff that aim for the muscles in and around the ankle but these are hard to find unless you have assess to a centre for physiotherapy.
715893
It is one of the symptoms of diabetes, or you could be getting dehydrated more than ususal. Next doctor visit have them check you out.
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Its probably how you're running....re-examine how you run, (its silly, but most people don't "run" right, and cause extra stress to body and joints.)\n\nAlso make sure you have proper socks, and the right size shoe...
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Treatments for Edema: \n\nTreatment focuses on correcting the underlying cause of the fluid accumulation. In addition, a low-salt diet and avoiding excess fluid intake usually helps. If you are not short of breath, elevation of the legs above the level of your heart will also keep swelling down. A low dose of a diuretic (water pill) used sparingly might be added in some cases.\n\nFor swollen ankles and feet caused by pregnancy from the enlarged uterus pushing on the vena cava, elevation of the legs and not lying on your back (either side) helps blood flow and decreases swelling.\n\nMost patients with mild leg edema due to varicose veins can be treated with periodic leg elevation and support (compression) stockings. Sometimes surgery is needed to improve the flow of blood through the leg veins.\n\nAlso, no matter what the underlying cause of edema, any swollen area of the body should be protected from pressure, injury and extreme temperatures. The skin over swollen legs becomes more fragile over time. Cuts, scrapes and burns take much longer to heal and are more prone to infection when skin has edema underneath.
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You could have excess fluid in your knee.  Or possibly have messed up a ligament.  If it bothers you often you should see your doctor.
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I have had the same thing happen with my right knee. When the weather changes to cold or if it's going to rain it just aches.\nSome simple easy things you can do to help.\nPurchase one of those cheap ace bandage knee supports. This will help to hold everything in place and aid your ligaments from the stress. Buy or make your own ankle weights. The little sandbag type, depending on your physique start from 2-5 lbs. Sit on a surface that is high enough to allow your legs to dangle, and just raise your legs from 90 degree angle to 180 degrees start off with 2 sets of 10 and work your way up. This will strengthen muscles around your knee. When you lay down to relax you can apply alternating daily hot and cold packs while laying with your legs elevated above your heart simple as using the pillow for your leg instead of your head. This will increase circulation and reduce swelling.
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Sometimes if you have too much pressure, like being a little over weight or being on your feet too long.  It will eventually go away if not check with a foot doctor.
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if you eat a lot of salty food, then you are more likely to retain water. salt retains water. Water retention, medically known as edema, can be caused by a number of factors, from normal shifts in body fluid to excess dietary sodium and diseases such as heart or kidney disease.
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Foot Dr is sending u to another physician?  Look is the leg swollen or the ankle?  \n\nIf u sprain ur ankle it's going to take a while for it to heal.  I'm surprised they didn't put u in an air splint cast... it's an easy on/off support to wear while walking.  U can even wear normal shoes... Soaking in  warm,Epsom salt can't hurt nightly either.  But your going to have to prop the leg and rest it.   If the swelling is your leg... u need to definitely see the orthopedist.  U should see them if your ankle doesn't get better.  U might have a hairline fracture or worse.  Take it easy, rest the ankle and if it doesn't get better in few weeks go back to the foot doctor or orthopedist.
737223
Perhaps u mean after prolonged sitting or standing your feet become swollen. are u taking any medicine, any heart, kidney or liver problem?  if not restrict salt intake, avoid long sitting and standing.
247612
If you hurt it somehow and it is swollen then you might have broke your ankle but if you can walk on it good then take you some Mortin that should help
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Hi there. Here is some information on fluid retention I give to my patients, it may be helpful to you but please check with your doctor before trying these if you are currently on medication.\n\nSymptoms\nThe most common symptoms of fluid retention are puffiness of the fingers, feet, ankles, legs and abdomen. In some cases urine may be passed infrequently or in small quantities\n\nCauses\nThere are a number of causes of fluid retention ranging from simple, easily treated conditions through to serious and life-threatening diseases including kidney, heart and liver diseases, and cancer. It is important to consult your healthcare professional regarding your fluid retention in order to rule out these serious conditions before commencing self-treatment.\nMany mild cases are due to poor circulation such as occurs when sitting or standing for a long period, and fluid retention is a common symptom of varicose veins.\n\nPremenstrual syndrome is also a common cause, and is the likely diagnosis if your symptoms occur during the 10-14 days before your period starts, and are relieved afterwards. The weight gain commonly experienced in premenstrual syndrome is largely caused by fluid retention.\n\nFluid retention can also be a side-effect of certain medications; and the surgical removal of lymph glands can result in localised oedema.\n\nIf you suspect your medication is responsible for your fluid retention discuss your concerns with your healthcare professional, who may prescribe a diuretic medication (a medicine which increases the volume of urine produced and thereby relieves the fluid retention).\n\nNatural Therapies\nVitamin B6 is commonly deficient during pre-menstrual syndrome and may help to relieve fluid retention at this time.\n\nHerbal diuretic medicines which may be of assistance for the relief of fluid retention include dandelion leaf, horsetail and corn silk.\n\nCelery seed and juniper berries are herbal diuretics with special application to arthritic Conditions. \n\n Important Notes\nMany causes of fluid retention are simple and easy to treat, but others may be very serious. \nAlways consult your health care professional before commencing self-treatment, and particularly if you are taking medication for high blood pressure or other cardiovascular conditions.\n\nPrevention\nAvoid crossing the legs, standing for long periods of time and wearing tight clothing as these may all restrict circulation. \n\nIt may also be helpful to lie with your legs elevated against a wall at the end of the day, or to raise the foot of your bed a few centimetres off the ground. This allows gravity to assist the circulation and fluid to flow back up the legs.\n\nMaintain a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in salt.\n \n Hope this helps.\nCraig - Naturopath
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Rubbing them or applying heat will increase the circulation and help the muscles relax.  Don't put your feet up unless they're swollen, as this will restrict blood flow to them, and make it take longer for your muscles to recouperate.  However, if the are swollen, do elevate them, in order to drain the fluid causing them to swell.  Hot water works wonders, as does stretching (as long as its not excessive).
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Cold packs or ice packs help to decrease edema (aka swelling).  You could lay down and elevate your legs (above your heart level).  Do some ankle pumps to improve circulation.  Take anti-inflammatory medication (swelling usually indicates inflammation).  Work on improving the range of motion in your knees to decrease the damage to your back.  A physical therapist could help with your knee and back condition - talk to your physician about getting a prescription.  Good luck, hope I helped.
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Ice first then warm.\nWhats happens when you Sprain your ankle is white blood cells (these fight infections) rush to the spot that was hurt.  You get such an inflow of these cells and that's why you get a swollen ankle.  The ice contracts the blood vessels around the area and slows the flow; therefore, helping the swollen staying down.  Then in about 24 hours you should, you apply a hot pack or heat.  This will dilate your vessels and allow the white blood cells to carry all the waste away, such as the dried up blood etc.  When you sprain something, you actually have small bleeding inside.  You don't have to have the cold on for 24 hours, just long enough where the swollen has stopped and pain has gone down.