Swollen ankles often get dismissed as a minor concern, but they can signal underlying health conditions that need medical ...

A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Causes of swollen feet and ankles include standing for long periods, excess salt ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle's ligaments—the tissues that connect the ...

Foot, leg, and ankle swelling—also known as peripheral ... doctors will prescribe diuretics to help reduce swelling. However, these medicines have side effects, and are usually used only if ...

Background: Ankle sprains are the most common form of acute injury in volleyball. A prevention programme consisting of technical training, proprioceptive training, and external support was previously ...

They're typically tighter at the ankles and get looser as they go up ... They're also used to manage swelling in the legs and feet. Compression socks are generally considered safe, and side ...

A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy, as well as an 8-mm nodule in the right lower lobe.