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Ankle Swelling: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para ankle swelling.

Que puede causar Ankle Swelling

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate ankle swelling
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical ankle swelling
5Underlying conditions such as Peripheral Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis frequently present with ankle swelling as a core feature

!Sudden, severe ankle swelling that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Ankle swelling accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Ankle swelling in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Ankle swelling is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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