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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen ankle. |
Normal swelling following |
If ankle becomes painful, |
| Injury to ankle in last 4 months. |
injury. |
consult doctor. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen ankles. |
Normal occurrence. |
Elevate legs. When |
| Recent confinement for several |
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possible, avoid prolonged |
| hours, such as car, bus, train, |
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sitting or standing--move |
| airplane. |
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around frequently. |
| No pain. |
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If swelling persists more |
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than 48 hours, consult |
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doctor. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen, painful ankle. |
Several disorders. |
See Ankle Pain (in |
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Symptoms section). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen ankles. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
| Use of prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
| prescription drug. |
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Discontinue use of non- |
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prescription drug. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen ankles. |
Fluid retention caused by |
See Premenstrual |
| Menstrual period due in a few |
hormone changes or |
Syndrome. |
| days. |
excess salt intake. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen or distended veins in |
Dilated, twisted or blocked |
See Varicose Veins. |
| ankles. |
veins. |
See Thrombophlebitis, |
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Superficial. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen ankles. |
Common occurrence during |
See Toxemia of |
| Pregnancy. |
pregnancy, but may be sign |
Pregnancy. |
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of high blood pressure. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen ankle. |
Blood clot in deep vein. |
Call doctor now. |
| Calf of swollen leg is tender. |
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See Thrombosis, |
| Pain when flexing ankle. |
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Deep-Vein. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen ankles. |
Fluid in lungs and other |
See Congestive Heart |
| Chronic breathing difficulty that |
body parts caused by |
Failure. |
| is worsening. |
heart condition. |
See Glomerulonephritis. |
| Cough that is worse when lying |
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| down. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Swollen ankles. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor. |
| Use of oral contraceptives, |
effect of drug. |
See Thrombosis, |
| cortisone drugs or nonsteroidal |
Blood clot in deep vein. |
Deep-Vein. |
| anti-inflammatory drugs. |
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