Both ankles are swollen. What's going on?

Swelling of both ankles is generally ruled out as being caused by decreased liver and kidney function or heart disease or endocrine disease. It is usually a physiological reaction, such as standing for a long time at work, or frequent walking or squatting, which leads to poor blood circulation and causes swelling of both ankles. Another possibility is prolonged overwork, which can cause ankle or ligament strain, which can also cause ankle swelling.

1. Standing, walking or squatting for a long time will cause blood congestion in the lower body, which will affect blood circulation and cause ankle swelling. If your ankle is swollen, you can go directly to the hospital for medical treatment. Under the guidance of a doctor, acupuncture stimulation and human acupoints can dredge the meridians, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and relieve ankle swelling. In addition, under the guidance of a doctor, applying blood-activating, blood-stasis-removing and swelling-reducing drugs to the ankle area can also help relieve swelling.

2. If you overwork for a long time and your muscles cannot get relief, you will suffer ligament strain or muscle strain. The venous return of the ankle muscles will be blocked, which will cause both ankles to swell. You need to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, apply anti-inflammatory drugs, and get more rest to recover from the illness as soon as possible.

During the treatment, you can soak your feet in hot water every night. Soaking your feet in hot water can also promote blood circulation and relieve fatigue. At the same time, remember to walk less or stand for a long time to relieve ankle swelling.