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Possible reasons for swelling ankles and feet with burning and tingling sensation in the feet.

Submitted: 595 days and 17 hours ago.

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Female, Age: 39, South Carolina

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Posted by Dr. Josh 595 days and 17 hours ago.

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Hello,
Since how long you have swelling? Is it in both ankles?
Are you taking any medications? Any other symptoms? Age and sex?

595 days and 17 hours ago.

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Reply to Med_help's Post: The left ankle is much more swollen than the right, but both have the tingling sensation is in both. I have been taking Lortab for the past week due to dental work.

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Thanks for the response. Well there are few condition which can cause this swelling -
Fluid retention,, heart disease, liver disease, or kidney disorder. .
Blockage of veins or lymph system.
Malnutrition.
You should elevate your feet, Reduce your salt intake, you can wear stockings , do not stand for long time. You require blood tests , and physical examination from doctor, so please see doctor, so that cause is evaluated is managed properly.

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