Left Ankle Swollen

I would have it checked out. I few years ago I had some swelling in my ankles but it did't hurt so I did not bother but when it would not go away I had it checked and mine was called edema and I had high blood pressure. I also had an office job .

It's hard to say without any additional info. Some people that I know that have this problem have it because they are overweight. It could also be fluid buildup. As to if you should go to the doctor - does it hurt? If so, I'd go in and have it looked at. If you have health insurance I'd go anyways, cause you never know! Otherwise, look it up on webMD and see if you have any other symptoms.

this is something called lymphatic oedema. this happens quite often to women. nothing to worry, you are just doing right in walking intermittently, just increase the frequency and do it more often. but if you have it on both ankles then it might be due to antihypertensive medication (if atall you take). in that case see a physician. good luck Courtesy: DR S KUNDU Consultant Cardiologist

THis could be due to a high protien diet . There are alot of puriens in protien and sometimes it is hard on your kidneys. Try to find a registered massage therapist that knows how to do lymph drainage. Your lymphatic system may need a "wake up". Unlike blood that gets pumped through the body by the heart, you lymph relies on muscle contraction to move around the body. If you can't find someone that does drainage, alot of times a few good massages or raindrop therapy can help as well. I would cut back on the protien and go for a more balanced diet. Just my humble opinion as a therapist and wholistic practitioner.

Swelling usually indicates poor circulation. It is possible you could have pulled a mussel or maybe arthritus. I wouldn't get to worried if it was for 1 or 2 days but anything more than 3 days I'd get checked. You say this has been on going for the past month and I think you should see your doctor. About 2 weeks before my heart attack I noticed swollen ankles and that is something I have never had unless I got hurt. Therefore I'm thinking get it checked, it's probably not serious at this point but may get worse. I'd like to see you have it looked at. Please let me know how you're doing... Take Care

I had a friend that had this happen for a few days and the only thing it was related to was her birth control pills or PMS. After a few days the swelling went down. This may not help but it's the only thing I've heard of.

Is it just only the left one? And the right one is OK? Does it hurt also? I guess you should see a doc and let make a radiograph of your ankle. Listen to my story. Couple of years ago when I was on my way home from work I felt that something is wrong with my right ankle. I didn't pay much attention to the little pain but at home it went worse with every minute, until I couldn't put my foot down anymore. It was swollen also. I couldn't even touch it, it did hurt so badly. At least, when the pain grew unbearable I called an ambulance. The doctor came and said, I have probably a fracture. I didn't believe it. They took me to the hospital, gave me some strong injections and made an X-ray. Then they discovered I have an osteophyte there. It looked so small on the picture that I couldn't believe that something so small may cause such an enormous pain. But so it was. I got a couple of injections more and was released. I can't remember anymore what I got against pain but it was very strong and made me very sleepy. So I just slept couple of days and rested my foot until the pain was gone. It's curious but the pain never returned, luckily. If it does then I'll know, it's just the osteophyte, and I will be not so scared anymore. Perhaps you also have one? If you have, a radiograph will show it. The swelling has to be caused by a local reason, if there were changes in your body, your both ancles would be swollen, I guess.

I do think you should see a doctor because your sitting at your desk all day and that right there is a problem because you could get blood clots in the legs and that has been on tv telling us to be careful. So I think you should have it checked out. Let us know what is going on.

Constant swelling of your ankle is not part of your body changing. You may have a greenstick fracture and you are irritating it from healing. Get to your doctor right away and get an xray gefore you do more damage to your ankle..

First off, sorry that your ankle is not feeling well, my suggestion since it's been a few days is to call your doctor and ask. When all else fails and no one can seem to lead me in the right direction, I always end up calling the advice nurse and she determines what I should do.. My personal opinion, I would ask if you changed your shoes..sometimes that can be a issue Good luck and hope you feel better...

I have been having alot of hormone changes lately and my ancles are swelling. The nurse said to soak it in epsom salt water and keep it up at night

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Several years ago I have very similar symptoms. I went and had an xray done and found out I had a slight hairline fracture. You might want to do the same.

Just a couple of thoughts, and I may be way off, here, so don't freak. Do you cross your legs when you sit? Could this be a sign of a blood clot? I'm in NO WAY qualified to tell you what's wrong, but these thoughts came to my mind when I read your post. Also, my dad has gout and is now on medication for it. Before he was diagnosed, he felt a LOT of pain in his foot, to the point where even having the bedsheets on his toes kept him awake. Best to have this checked, dear. Good luck!

seek med. help and pretty fast but you might also have gout in one ankle they had med for it also you can rub Lavener oil on it

I would get it checked. Sometimes low carb diets can cause problems with gout, usually that involves the foot too though. Have you ever had any problems with arthritis?

If it is swelling then I surely think you should see a doc immediately. It doesn't look like a "over a period" change at all and could be something which needs medical attention. Please see a doc wmg,who will be more qualified than any one of us in assisting or advising you.

I believe you should have a doctor check it out. It might be in something you ate that you got that kind of allergic reaction or an insect bit you without you knowing it. Try twisting and turning it like an exercise or put a cold compress on it.

I would be concerned about circulation problems in that foot. Is it swelling, so that if you push down on it, the finger print remains there for a few seconds and it gets white before it vcomes back to original state. Is the foot colder or warmer then the other foot? Is the swollen area tender or is there a temperature difference there?

Although I wouldn't want to alarm you I would certainly advise going to a physician about this.. It can be many things from simple to complex.. Any swelling in our bodies that lasts over a week or so and has no "injury" attached to it, should be investigated...It sounds like you do everything right...it's really good that you get up once an hour and stroll...we all should remember that sitting for over an hour at a time isn't the best thing for our bodies...circulation is sooooo important...The only thing I can think of that would be obvious..would be any new shoes being worn in this time frame? I know a friend of mine got a new height of heel and it began a tissue "issue" in her foot that involved swelling... No pain? NO twinges?...Best of luck...let us know..:)..back to bed with me and my pneumonia!!!!