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  • Female
  • 54 Years
  • 4 days ago

Hello Doctor, my mother is 54 years old. For the past few days, her left ankle has been swelling whenever she walks or does basic physical activity like climbing stairs. She had a whole body checkup 6 months ago, which was normal. Two months back, she also had basic blood tests (CBC, renal function, liver function, sugar tests), and her sugar and uric acid were borderline. Her current uric acid level is 5.80. Could the ankle swelling be due to uric acid, or might there be another cause? I have attached the reports for your review.

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Mild swelling in one ankle after activity could be due to strain, early arthritis, or borderline uric acid levels. A level of 5.80 is not high enough alone to cause gout but can add to joint discomfort. To assess better, get an Xray of the Ankle and repeat Uric Acid Test. Also, check for any local injury or vein issues.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a Uric Acid Test Test

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