2006-12-01 15:39:06 · 9 answers · asked by LindaSB 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
there is a knot about 4 " up on my ankle
2006-12-01 15:40:44 · update #1
All these answers are correct. If this is a new condition (say within the past week), and the knot or lump is red, hot, and tender, then I'd be worried about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), or a blood clot in the vein. The danger is if the clot breaks loose, it will go to your heart, and then get trapped in the lungs. Depending on the size of the clot, this may cause a sharp (or dull) pain, shortness of breath, inability to get enough air (a feeling that you're suffocating), and/or death (in that order). Or, if it's small enough, you may not feel anything. That's why the people are telling you to go to the doctor or emergency room.
However, if this is something that has been going on a long time, and is gradually getting worse, then that may be a consequence of sitting for long periods of the day, especially if you don't move around. This should affect both legs equally. It may be painful, due to the stretching of the skin. But that kind of pain is usually gradual in onset. If it is swelling due to inactivity (or normal people without symptoms, too), then one should get up and wald around for a few minutes, every 15 minutes or so. They could also move the feet up and down to exercise the calf muscles, and "milk" the blood back up into the heart.
I'd bet, due to your limited listing or signs, that I'd err on the side of caution and see your doctor, or, if it really hurts bad, and gets worse rapidly, go to the emergency room.
Sorry for the lengthy tome. I got carried away,
2006-12-01 16:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's from the lack of circulation from sitting down for so long. It's common among travellers, specifically airline travellers. Aspirin is a blood thinner and can be helpful in keeping the circulation going. Also be sure to move around a little bit. Stretch whenever necessary.
2006-12-01 23:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by brianottis08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the limited amount of information given, the cause might be due to poor leg circulation (there is a medication that can improve circulation), or possibly diabetes type 2. It also depends on your age, I do however agree with everyone who answered this question, that you NEED to go to the Doctor immediately.
2006-12-01 23:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by a_rajalonghorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other responder to your question is absolutely right. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) are often formed after prolonged periods without movement. A common area to get one is in the calf region. A doctor should be able to tell you if you have a clot.
2006-12-01 23:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by Tact is highly overrated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you sit too long on the chair with your legs down, the blood rushes down and it begins to swell after a while. You need a stool to lift your legs so the swelling goes away along with the pain.
2006-12-01 23:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you crossed your ankles for to long. Sometimes at work if I tuck my foot back for to long it goes numb and I end up with bruises.
2006-12-01 23:47:56 · answer #6 · answered by Becky R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you might have a blood clot, Go see your Dr immediately
2006-12-01 23:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when sitting and not moving your legs, your are creating a thrombose in your legs..meaning your blood is solidifying. you must take regular breaks and walk around to avoid that...It really is dangerous since it could lead to a thrombi wich can block an artery.
2006-12-01 23:42:15 · answer #8 · answered by iidibitizi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it red and hot??? Could be a blood clot. Get your butt to the ER
2006-12-01 23:40:06 · answer #9 · answered by Elizabeth L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋