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Elevate the foot so that the swollen ankle is at a higher level than the heart. You can also apply a bag of ice buffered by a towel. Never keep ice directly in contact with the skin for an extended period of time, or frostbite damage can occur.
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What does swollen ankles with bruising mean?
it means your swoll.
Can you get swollen ankles from sitting too long?
Yes, you can as fluid will pool at the lowest point on the body - usually the ankles.
Has swollen ankles and signs of degenerating organ functions What is the likely diagnosis?
If a patient has swollen ankles and signs of degenerating organ functions, this likely means they have a problem with their kidneys. It could also mean they are having heart problems.
Why is my eyelid swollen in the corner and it hurts to blink?
Your eyelid may be swollen in the corner and hurts due to an eye infection. You could have something like pink eye or even a sty in your eye.
What causes swollen gland above collar bone?
Swollen glands above the collar bone can occur for many reasons. One of the main reasons is illness, such as a virus, or a bacterial infection of the throat.
Can back pain give you swollen ankles?
no it does not gives you swollen ankles
What causes swollen ankles and swollen neck at the same time?
Fluid retention caused by excess salt intake can cause swollen ankles and a swollen neck. Usually, a swollen neck is caused by swollen lymph nodes which are caused by an infection of some type but since your ankles are swollen also I would suspect fluid retention. Try severely limiting your intake of salt. Do not just eliminate white table salt. Also eliminate salt from processed meats and snacks.
Can sitting too long cause swollen ankles?
Sitting for long periods, anywhere, CAN cause swollen ankles.
What medication can be taken for swollen ankles?
what pills do I take for swallen ankles
What does swollen ankles with bruising mean?
it means your swoll.
How do you stop swollen ankles when flying?
Flight Socks
Why are your feet and ankles swollen after a miscarriage?
Swollen feet and ankles after suffering through a miscarriage are caused by hormones. These same hormones that are occurring during the pregnancy contribute to water retention.
How do you know when you are carrying water weight?
swollen hands and ankles.
Does eating too much sugar cause swollen ankles?
No
Does drinking alcohol cause swollen feet and ankles?
Yes
Can you get swollen ankles from sitting too long?
Yes, you can as fluid will pool at the lowest point on the body - usually the ankles.
Why are your ankles and body swollen and reataining water?
If your ankles and body are swollen and retaining water, this could mean that your kidneys are not working properly. This also happens during pregnancy, and sometimes when a person gets too hot.
