What could be some causes for ankle swelling?
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Last updated: Dec 02, 2011
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I only have swelling in my right ankle and lately it is happening more often. It is not painful, I do not have diabetes, I am about 5lbs overweight, and am otherwise very healthy. What could cause this and what type of Dr. would help diagnose and treat this?
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Jane Andersen, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist in private practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She provides surgical and nonsurgical foot and ankle...
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There are multiple causes of ankle swelling. If the swelling is limited to one ankle, it can be caused by tendinitis, a cyst or other soft tissue mass, varicose veins, trauma, infection or arthritis, amongst other things.
I would recommend you see a podiatrist for a complete work up. Chances are they will perform a physical exam, take an x-ray and perform any additional tests necessary. A good resource to find a podiatrist is www.apma.org. There is a “find a podiatrist” section.
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Thank you!
