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Swollen ankles is a very common complaint that may occur temporarily from prolonged standing or walking. Swollen ankles could also result from trauma, injury to ankle or sprained ankle. But in other cases, certain medical conditions can lead to swollen ankles. The use of certain medications including calcium channel blockers, steroids and antidepressants can also result in swollen ankles.
Homeopathy offers excellent results in cases of swollen ankles. With the use of natural medicines, homeopathy treats swollen ankles with zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines help to reduce ankle swelling gradually and healing occurs remarkably. Along with swelling of ankles, homeopathy also attends the accompanying signs and symptoms magnificently. It can effectively relieve pain, redness, heat, stiffness, tenderness associated with ankle swelling. It is to be noted that homeopathy is suitable for mild to moderate cases of swelling of ankles. Severe and serious cases of swelling of ankle need to be dealt with the modern system of medication.
Homeopathic medicines stimulates body’s own healing processes in cases of swollen ankle to promote natural recoveries. Swollen ankles from injury, sprains and arthritis can be independently dealt with by homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines for swollen ankles are prescribed based on the symptom picture in every case. Hence, homeopathic medicines for swollen ankle should be taken only after consulting a physician. Self-medication should be avoided in any case.
Homeopathic treatment follows a process of detailed investigation to manage the complaint of swollen ankles. Each case is investigated and analysed in depth prior to prescribing a medicine. With well-selected homeopathic medicines, most cases of swollen ankle of mild to moderate intensity recover completely. In serious causes like DVT and cases where any vital organ is involved, homeopathic medicines cannot provide help. In such cases, immediate help from conventional mode of treatment is recommended.
Homeopathy is a totally safe and natural healing science that works in a very natural way to overcome issue of swollen ankle. Homeopathic medicines have zero side effects due to the use of natural medicines. This makes homeopathy a great alternative choice of treatment for cases of swollen ankle. It is recommended to consult a homeopathic doctor from proper treatment in such cases.
Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines for Swollen Ankles
The top recommended homeopathic medicines for treating cases of swollen ankle are Apis Mellifica, Rhus Tox, Arnica, Ruta and Merc Sol.
1. Apis Mellifica – Top Homeopathic Medicine for Swelling over Ankles
Apis Mellifica is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine to manage swelling over ankles essentially swelling due to water retention or inflamed joints. In cases needing it, the ankles are red along with burning sensation. The ankles are very sensitive to the touch. Stinging pain and stiffness may be present. Ankles may be itchy as well.
When to use Apis Mellifica?
This medicine is very suitable to manage cases of swollen ankles with redness, burning and stinging pains in ankle.
How to use Apis Mellifica?
It works well in both low and high potency. To start with 30C potency is usually preferred to be taken once or twice a day.
2. Rhus Tox – For Swollen Ankles in Arthritis Cases
Rhus Tox is one of the best medicine to manage swollen ankles associated with arthritis. There is marked swelling near the ankles from prolonged sitting where this medicine is required. Swelling is also most marked in evening time. Pain is also felt in the ankles that gets worse during rest. The pain in ankles is mostly tearing type. Stiffness in ankles is also present.
When to use Rhus Tox?
Rhus Tox should be considered to manage swelling of ankles linked to arthritis i.e. inflamed joints with swelling worse from long sitting hours and in evening.
How to use Rhus Tox?
It can be used in 30C potency twice or thrice a day. It can also be used in 200C potency but not more than once a day.
3. Arnica – For Swollen Ankles caused by Injury
Arnica is one of the highly effective homeopathic medicines for swollen ankles where the swelling results from injury. Arnica works wonders in resolving the swelling and attending symptoms arising from injury to the ankles. The ankles in such cases feel painful, bruised and sore to touch.
When to use Arnica?
Arnica is a wonderful choice of medicine to manage swelling of ankles occurring from an injury along with marked pain, soreness and tenderness of ankles.
How to use Arnica?
It is recommended to use Arnica 30C two to three times a day.
4. Ruta – For Swollen Ankles resulting from Sprain
Homeopathic medicine Ruta is prominently indicated for swollen ankles where the swelling is caused by a sprain. A sprain refers to overstretching of the ligaments that hold the joint in place. Ruta is one of the top-ranked homeopathic medicines to treat a sprained ankle. Along with swelling, pain and weakness in the ankle joint and lameness, resulting from the sprain, are also best treated with hmeopathic medicine Ruta.
When to use Ruta?
Ruta is a top-ranking medicine for swollen ankle appearing from sprain along with pain, weakness and lameness of ankle.
How to use Ruta?
One may use Ruta once or twice a day in 30C potency.
5. Merc Sol – For Swollen Ankles with Pain worse at Night
Merc Sol is a useful medicine for managing cases of swollen ankles with pains worse at night. The nature of pain is tearing/ stinging type. The ankle joint appears pale or little red. There is a tendency of increased sweating.
When to use Merc Sol?
This medicine offers help to manage swollen ankle along with pain worse at night.
How to use Merc Sol?
It is suggested to start with its low potency like 30C that can be taken one to two times a day.
Medical causes behind swollen ankles
First among these is chronic venous insufficiency. In this condition due to improper functioning of valves of veins of legs, there occurs pooling of blood in the lower legs and ankles.
Second is lymph edema occurring from improper functioning of lymphatic system. Next cause is arthritis i.e. inflammation of joints. DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is yet another cause in which a blood clot can form in the veins of legs. DVT is a serious condition needing immediate medical attention. Swollen ankles can also occur in cases of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Further causes include cellulitis (bacterial infection of skin), heart disease (congestive heart failure), kidney disease, liver disease, infection or tumour.
Dear dr sharma, i have swelling in both ankles and lower part of body.i suspect odema and after walking the swelling becomes more and even testes gets swollen,when i sleep in elevated position,swelling comes down.my stomach also gets swollen in morn.my age is 52,i have bp higher,but diabetic sugar has come down,but creatinine is at 2.plz suggest homeo medicine dr to bring down the swelling dr. Regards s.aziz
Dear Dr.Sharma,
I am getting pain over ankle joint due to Inflammation. I have consulted orthopaedic and taken tablets and went to physiotherapy also , but didn’t help much . Could you please let me know If homeopathy medicines will help me in reducing inflammation completely.
Dear Sir,
Water retention in ankles and partly in legs for my wife. One leg developed infection because of one boil and had to be operated as cellulitis developed. After operation cuts, the water retention remained constant in the ankle area though it decreases in other feet/ankle if you rest over night. Also having problem of varicose veins (mild form at top of the feet, ankle area). Tried homeo medicines apis mel, arnica, lycopodium, cal.flour, rhus tox, etc., Not getting expected results. Water retention continues with stiffness of the feet/burning sensation in one side of the feet and also experiencing stiffness of palms in the hands.
Kindly suggest homeo remedies which can cure this. thanks.
Dear sir,I have been suffering from swelling of both legs from 2013.It is caused by Venus problem right leg, report of color Doppler.I am having BP and diabetes but control. I have taken arnica, apis mel,sulpher,phosphorus , likopoium, hemamales etc.But no result. I cannot sit without surgical stockings. Please advice me how to cure.
I am having pain in back ,spondslysesi I
I’m having swelling in my both feets .I’m having water retention problem n I’m overweight n having constipation from last 2 months I am taking medicine For high bp n sugar please tell homeopathic treatment which can all this
Hai good morning Dr. I am a medical assistant by profession, im 59 yrs old am taking dicloflenic / voltaren when my ankle pain struck. Lately voltaren seems to be have no more effect please advise tq.
I am 62 years old, I have swelling on both my ankles. It is painful while I am lying down, and sometimes while walking,I was treated for a. Swollen liver, and also diabetic, which is under control. This malady has effected me a few months ago. I was hospitalized two years ago. I feel a slight pain in my left ankle, and I do not have an active gait. I walk slowly like an old man. Please Helo
Hi. My 2 year old has s swelling on her arm. It was caused due to her swimming arm band that was too tight on her. The arm is swollen and red. How can I treat it?
Sir goodmorning.i B.Ramu i am sufering from leg swelling and ihave tested blood came normal and i have bp so the doctors have said side effect so please give medicine please.Thankq.
I effected by small accident. No fracture but swerving is there near foot joint. No do difficulties for walking
Hello Doctor,
I am Vivek Pathak, I am suffering from ankylosing Spondylitis. Last year in March 2016 , I got flares and my almost all joints got affected. Specifically Right sholder, elbows, both Knees and right leg ankle and foot. Presently I am still facing problem in knees, foot and ankle. Both knees are puffy and very stiff. facing lot of difficulty while climbing or stepping down stares. Foot and ankle is swollen and facing difficulty while wearing shoes/chapple.
Some times back is stiff and nack is stiff and little head forward.
Need your help.
Dear Dr.San. Next month I will enter 79th, but right now I feel as if I am 97! Always my feet were getting puffy, especially in the evenings. Warm salt water used to give some relief. Used to take walks even. Two months back the swelling was too much, even upto the knee-joint. Weight was up by 3.7 kg. I was asked to get the renal function test. Too expensive, but results were ok. I was treated by an Ayur.Dr. In about 10 days I lost 3.5 kg and we felt I must have got rid of 3.5 litres of water! Then my bp went down to 90/60. Dr. said it could be because of Ayur meds. I stopped my bp meds. Even now the bp is 108/70. Swelling came up again and the same meds were taken. In the mean time my Asthma reappeared and along With budamate puffs (400 each, twice).
Presently my feet are showing signs of edema again. I was taking Ledum for about 6 months last year. Also I have varicose veins with morn & eve itches upto kneejoints & lower arms. Graphite is giving some relief. Pl guide me.
My wife has got swollen left leg for last two months. Reasons are not clear. When she keeps her left leg in elevated positions the swelling eases slightly but after walking for few minutes swelling increases. Swelling is in whole of the leg right from hip joint to the fingers. Earlier there was no pain when feet was pressed it now she complains of pain while walking.
Kindly suggest remedy.
I am still waiting for your suggestions. Kindly suggest appropriate medication for swollen left leg as mentioned in my earlier request.
Thanks.
lately my both feet swells, what can be the cause or what homeopathic medicine i should take, I do have arthritis, blood pressure. Lately my sugar was at 10. If you can suggest best medicine. I take Arsenica Montana, Rhus Tox, Calc Carb.
Sir,
Since a couple of months my both ankles are swelling with mild burning pain and tingling sensation. It aggravates while sitting on chairs for a substantial time because of official works. No fever, no itching, no pain on pressing except deep finger print. Thirst- normal.
Prior to this swelling of ankles a continuous aching pain above the left knee is being experienced for a long time and still it is existing. I have tried with Sulfur 200, Arsenic Alb-1M no result.
please guide. i AM 61 YRS OLD (m)
Samanta
Dear Dr. Sharma,
Good morning. I am a 76 years old male retired university professor based in Islamabad , Pakistan. I have continuous pain and swelling in the outer front part of my left ankle. A mild pain started about a week ago, but I ignored it. While walking I started twisting my foot which gave some relief tome, but the pain went on increasing. Now I simply cant stand. Being a retired university professor, I occasionally have to go out for some professional activity. Kindly advise me. With profound regards
My brother has metastatic lung ca and has recently developed a tremendous amount of edema in both ankles, left greater than right. We’ve learned that he has a dvt in the left leg which is larger.
Can you recommend any homeopathic that may help? Not painful, just uncomfortable due to the swelling. There are also some areas where petechiae have occured
Thanks so much!
dear sir
my mother is 64 years old. her feet are swollen and pain is high. feels comfort by getting presdure on legs and warmth. gets relief by rest. she also have nail fungal or sore. feels comfort by using tight socks
respected Dr Sharma
self is homeopathy prctisioner with free home medicine to needy person.unfortunately mysef have
recnt attack with ankle and foot swelling whever sitting long hours . i am 75 years old.tried arnica, ruta
seems to be headings for varicose veins. your advise pl
rabin chanda
Dr.Sharma garu,
Namasthe. My father is 80 years old. He has swollen angles and feet , left is more than right. Hopefully it is edema. I have tried with Apis, But very slight relief. If he keeps his feet on elevated posture, It will be o.k. Otherwise once again normal bulky feet. He is a diabetic and hypertension patient, with acidity as an addtitional disease and frequent loose motions. Pl. suggest remedies for the above with main focus on swelling of feet.
Dear Dr Sharma, I have developed Left Feet Edema of Left Ankle. I had an accident on November 2016 last in which there was a deep wound in my leg which was Stitched by Doctors. Afterwards the left leg shows swelling. I had little acidoty. Have Uric Acid Complaints and had gout problems in both the Knees. Will Apis Melefica 200 5 to 6 drops a day will cure it? Or Ledum Pal 200 will be suitable. Kindly suggest. My age is 73 + .
Dated 30-04-2017
I have met an accident which resulted swelling and bruises and pain near eyebrow and facial bone. Three stitches made in local hospital and had some alopathy medicine for 10 days, inspite of that swelling and pain on and bone below eyebrow not yet been subsided
Please advise best homeopathy medicime to get complete relife from above complication and swelling.