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What is the cause of ankle swelling?

Severe ankle injury
Ankle sprain or fracture
Inflammation of the ankle joint
Joint stiffness
Diabetes and its complications on the kidney, which causes significant damage to the function of kidney and may cause a defect in the removal of fluid from the body and therefore swelling occure
Diabetes and pressure and complications on the heart and dysfunction in the heart and therefore swelling
Increase the capillary permeability of the cells, causing fluid leakage and formation of swelling and bloating
Lymph nodes obstruction
Thrombosis of deep veins
Hepatic failure
Some medicines use contraceptives and anti-inflammatory drugs

What tests are required?

Follow blood glucose levels and conduct a cumulative glucose test
Follow pressure levels regularly
The use of colored Doppler radiation on the foot to ensure that the patient is free from deep vein thrombosis
X - ray on the chest
X-ray on the ankle
blood test
Blood chemistry

What is the treatment of ankle swelling?

Treatment of the main cause of swelling
Raising the foot from the ground level helps to stimulate blood circulation and relieve swelling
Use diuretics that help get rid of fluids from the body
Maintain blood sugar levels within normal range
Treatment of hypertension
Treatment of fractures and sprains
Treatment of joint roughness and arthritis using medications such as paracetamol

Can a fibroid contribute to ankle swelling?

Its rare condition
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