Swollen Ankles

jennyjoan | 22:46 Sat 25th Sep 2021 | Body & Soul

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about 6 months ago - my right ankle began to swell at about 8pm - for about a week or two. then it died down - the swelling.

now this past few nights left ankle is swelling - ie like a very tight sock on it.

not painful - but just wondering what it would be as I do have slim ankles and always did

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Mamyalynne

It's basically oedema, a build up of fluid in the lower limbs.

Self help tips like raising your feet when at rest and doing circle movements of the foot may help.

If it doesn't clear soon or becomes red,hot or very painful you must report it especially as it's only on one side.

Buenchico

There are lots of possible causes for swollen ankles. Some can be serious but many others are minor. Start here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/oedema

For example, my dad's swollen ankles were as a result of heart problems (due to his overfondness for beer), whereas my swollen legs are the result of damage to my lymph nodes from cancer. Totally unrelated to that, I've previously had a swollen ankle as the result of an infection getting into the tissue, resulting in cellulitis. So there's definitely no single answer to your question!

If the problem persists, consult your GP to find out what's behind it.

jennyjoan

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thanks for the answers - but hopefully this left ankle will die down like the right one.

I am supposed to make an appointment with nurse re diabetes actually right away but have procrastinated cos I haven't been a good girl lately and sort of don't want to know results until I better my lifestyle.