Swelling ankel only left side?

started out as cramps in my calf then it went to pain in the back of my foot then its been swelling for week

Answer:
Could be overuse, minor injury and not given a chance to heal, your shoes may be worn out (shoes can look new but after 4-6 months the support can be shot and start causing pain) etc.

Since you know of no injury, use the R.I.C.E. method for a week or so and it will probably resolve itself.

REST: Rest and elimination of activity which aggravates the injury.

ICE: Apply Cold to stop pain and restrict excess Fluid to the injury.

COMPRESSION: To further inhibit swelling caused by excess Fluid to the injury.

ELEVATION: To further inhibit swelling caused by excess Fluid to the injury.

Take an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen to help with the pain and swelling.

GOOD LUCK!
The lower spin should be checked by a chiropractor. This causes all types of pain in the foot and leg. potassium for the calf pain that could be a charlie horse. inflammation in ankle should take anti inflammatory. Sounds like two different problems therefore you should talk to a chiropractor or pharmacist. Explanation to long for this media

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