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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.
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My mum who’s nearly 68 has swollen calf and ankles for last 3 weeks after a long 9 hr flight. What would be best homeopathic medicine for this condition. If I am correct this is edema.
Thanks
Dr I have a pain/swelling in my knee and ankle specially left side. Due to this I have a problem in standing and walking. I am taking mobilox half tab a day as a pain killer. Please advise which homeopathic medicine I should take.
Further to Madhur’ s earlier description her toes have a tendency to bend inwards
My wife 76 has swollen ankles and also pain in right foot. She has to take brufen 100 mg every day. Please suggest medicine and frequency and potency. She is also taking blood pressure medicine , calcium for osteoporosis.
Sir,
My wife 46 yrs of age had chickenguniya attack in Sept 2016. In January 2018 had herpes along with this her CReactive Protien shot up. Once 39 then 36 and now 41.6. Swelling is now restricted to face and eyes but getting up in the morning is painfull. Pain in joints is there and at times it is difficult to move. Kindly advise.
Regards
Dear Sir,
My age is 71years. Swollen in right ankle but without pain. No -injury, no-arthritis or no- gouty afflictions.
Surgical doctor has advised that this can be removed after surgery. Please advice , if it is possible to remove the same by homeo-treatment.
With regards,
SJB Singha
Sir I have joint pains post partum . I had a c-section delivery . My baby is 7 and a half months old and I am still breastfeeding . Got all my checkups done there is no arthritis . Took a course of vitamin D also but I am still suffering from intense pain in my ankle joint and sometimes knee joint as well . There was pain in wrist joint and finger joints also a few months ago but tht has now gone . Pls suggest medication so that I can look after my child better and start evening walks . Thank you
Medicine for my foot ankle first finger swelling & stiffness associated with senciable pain.pl advice
DR my mum is 75 years old her ankles of both the legs get swalloen and she is having pain in both the legs.she also has dabities and blood pressure.six month before she had a minor stroke.so doctor can you advise me the homapatic medicine for my mum for her legs.i tested her uric acid. it is also normal .
I hv a cut in my thumb finger of my left feet and also in my index finger of my left feet and due to this my feet is swollen. Pls Adv homeo remedy
Good day Dr, I am 78years I have been suffering from
alternating High Blood pressure of 180/100 ,150/90 but presently started developing pedal oedema ., shortness of breath on exertion.
Please can homoeopathy be of help to me?
i get swelling on my feet and ankles.the swelling subsides to some extent after rest.my kidney profile report & micro albumin in urine is normal.sugar ,vitamin d/b12 level also normal.having problem of arthritis.allopathic prescribes diuretics only and suggests tkr therapy which i do not want.i am on pacemaker for the last 15 years having clear arteries and normal B.P.kindly suggest homoeo medicines.i am staunch believer of homoeopathy.with regards.
sir l am 26 year old l am feeling pain in my every joints and swelling in leg
My 88 years old mother’s both legs including both foot are swollen and increasing day by day. Please refer medicine immediately.
My wife is suffering in the ankles pain in the sever condition. She has checked different doctor They advised her that There are finish liquid between the joint of ankles they advised her to take painkiller only not any other medicine . She is worry about her ankles pain and now she can not walked easily . Please advise her any hemeo medicine. Thanks
Dr Sahib,
I am suffering from Edema i.e.Water retention on the ankles in particular. I am taking Lasix for 5 years nowin increasing doses.Now iam taking 4 Lasix 40mg.I am also taking Apocynum and Apes Mallefica but no improvement. Kindly suggest.I am 67 years old Retired IRSME Officer.
Regards,
(AK MALHOTRA)
My both feet are swollen . please advice for solution/treatment
Patient having right leg swalling for 1 week.creatinine normal and pphg 154 mg/dl.taken homeo drugs but not cured.Given massage and other home remedies.What to do?
Respected sir,
I have been travelling nearly 4 hours daily by bus (2 hours upward and 2 hours downward) for the last 2 years. In the mean time I am sitting and standing. this is my regular activity. I smoke 4 0r 5 cigarreds daily. I noticed my both the ankles swelling. When I press with finger on swollen part dip will occur. I take Repace 25g tablet for blood pressure daily by the advise of the doctor. THe doctor advised to take little quantity of salt. I am nonvegetarian. Please help for homeopathy treament.
Respected sir
I am 63 years old on wheelchair since 3 years. Doctors said due to my abdominal fat I am not able to walk. I had surgery of stricture 2 years before. Because of this I am on self dilatation. I have swelling on legs. I consulted homeopathic doctor he prescribed oedema drops nl-5 and phytolacca berry tablets. Could you please tell me will this be effective
Respected sir,
I have been travelling nearly 4 hours daily by bus (2 hours upward and 2 hours downward) for the last 2 years. In the mean time I am sitting and standing. this is my regular activity. I smoke 4 0r 5 cigarreds daily. I noticed my both the ankles swelling. When I press with finger on swollen part dip will occur. I take Repace 25g tablet for blood pressure daily by the advise of the doctor. THe doctor advised to take little quantity of salt. I am nonvegetarian. Please help for homeopathy treament.
I have dull pain in ankle area in both legs.feel like blood or something goes down but doesn’t have enough power to go up.it stays at the bottom of legs and pain and swolen.in the morning is better but mutch worse in the evening.if I put legs up after night is better