Ankle sprains are incredibly common, with tens of thousands of Americans spraining their ankle every single day. When the supportive ankle ligaments are damaged during a sprain, it’s not uncommon to experience swelling in the ankle and foot area. This swelling is the result of an inflammatory reaction due to the trauma, but fluid could […]
5 Ways To Treat Swollen Ankles and Feet
Are you dealing with swollen ankles on a regular basis? Sometimes this is due to an underlying health condition like diabetes, while other times we simply become more prone to swelling due to age and lifestyle habits. Treating swelling is pretty simple if you work to understand the root cause and make some necessary changes […]
Swollen Ankles In Senior Citizens
Your ankles usually swell when they suffer trauma like a sprain or a fracture, but as you age, they can swell for other reasons. Some of these problems should be monitored while you take corrective actions, while others are more serious causes for concern. So today, we take a look at some reasons why senior […]
Why Are My Ankles Swollen?
The title of this blog is a question I get asked quite frequently at my practice. However, we can’t always answer it with a simple explanation because there could be a number different factors at play. Today, we take a closer look at some of those factors and try to give you a better idea […]
