Which of these are the common causes of swelling in ankles?
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If you are suffering from swelling in the ankles, there is a homeopathic treatment to treat these conditions. It can stem from arthritis, trauma, ankle sprains and injuries and certain medicines. Sometimes, venous insufficiency and lymphedema can also cause swelling in the ankles. Several homeopathic medicines are available that can treat swelling of ankles caused by various factors. For treating swelling in ankles, it is important to determine its cause for effective curing of the health issue.
Which of these symptoms are seen in people suffering from swelling in ankles?
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Sometimes, swelling in the ankles is also accompanied by blood clots in the affected area. It normally forms in the legs and causes return flow of the blood from the legs to the heart. It is generally of two types- superficial and deep. In superficial blood clot, the clotting occurs beneath the skin whereas, in the deep clot, the clotting occurs in the veins. They can be life-threatening when they break free and travel to the lungs or heart. Homeopathic medicine called Apismellifica is effective in treating swelling caused in other parts of the body as well.
There is no homeopathic remedy for swelling in the ankles caused by arthritis.
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Homeopathy has an effective treatment for swelling of ankles caused by arthritis. Remedies such as Ledum pal is efficient in treating the ankles that are hot and very painful to touch. It can also be used for swelling of ankles caused by gout as well. But before you take any remedies, you should consult an expert to know which treatment would suit you the best. Besides taking these medicines, you should take cold compress to soothe the pain.
Homeopathic medicines can treat and prevent swelling of ankles effectively.
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Arnica and Ruta are some of the commonly chosen homeopathy medicines for treating swelling of ankles caused by sprain or injury. Arnica is especially useful in treating the swelling which arises from any kind of injury to the ankles. It works wonders in treating ankles that are painful to touch and have become bruised. On the other hand, Ruta can treat swelling caused by overstretching of the ligaments responsible for holding the joints in its place. Before taking these medicines, it is recommended to consult with a homeopathic expert.
Homeopathic medicines can treat swelling of ankles caused by varicose veins.
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If you are suffering from swelling of ankles along with pain and restrictive movements resulting from varicose veins, then homeopathic medicines like Hamamelis can work wonders. It can relieve the veins that have become sore, engorged and congested which sometimes also cause cutting pains in the ankles. Hamamelis can treat the condition even when the swelling has spread to the other parts of the legs as well. Hamamelis is one of the most efficient treatment pain and weakness in the ankle joints.
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