What causes swelling in the right ankle during the daytime?
Patient: Out of the blue my right ankle swells up with no pain and no injury. Will go down over night and swell up during the day. 60 year old female with good health. No illnesses or prescription meds. Am about 30 pounds overweight and sit at computer 12 - 15 hours a day. Not much exercise in past 6 months due to work and school. Doctor: Hello,  Most probably it is due to inflammatory conditions like small varicose vein.  As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.  If symptoms persist better to get an ultrasound Doppler to make a diagnosis.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain,  General & Family Physician