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Fluid in my ankle

I hurt my right knee a while back. Since my right knee was injured, my automatically put all my weight onto my left leg. I've been doing it for so long that now I have fluid in my ankle. It's the size of a silver dollar. I asked a Dr if I can have it drained but he rejected because it's small. It hurts when it's cold and it seems like it's growing. I don't want arthritis to go to my ankle. Should I get another doctor's opinion or am I stuck with it?

Female | 25 years old
Complaint duration: 90 days

August 16, 04:02 AM

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Fluid could indicate that a ganglionic cyst has developed or synovitis (inflammation of the sheath that protects the tendon by the ankle), or it could be the start of a fatty (benign) tumor called a lipoma. It is recommended that you get a second opinion and possibly an MRI before any injections or attempts to drain this. A ganglion is usually amenable to drainage, but other conditions are not and may cause more harm than good. It is always best to know what is being treated and the cause if possible, before treatment. Again, a second opinion is warranted in this case. Good luck.

Roland Tolliver, DPM

Podiatrist in FREEPORT, IL

Level: Contributor (5)

August 18, 07:32 PM

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There is no relation between fluid and arthritis. No benefit of drainage.

Gennady Kolodenker, DPM

Podiatrist in Irvine, CA

Level: Master Contributor (97)

Website: Foot and Ankle Specialist

August 18, 03:22 AM

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If he thinks there is no fracture within the ankle, a steroid injection into the ankle joint will help much

Liza Alexander, DPM

Podiatrist in Long Beach, CA

Level: Contributor (7)

Website: Alexander Foot and Ankle Care Center

August 18, 02:40 AM

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This is difficult to assess, without knowing the location of the swelling, or more of the history. Please seek another opinion.

Jeffrey Lerner, DPM

Podiatrist in Wellington, FL

Level: Master Contributor (70)

Website: Palm Beach Podiatric Center

August 17, 11:44 PM

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You should get another opinion. It's unusual to get enough fluid build up within your ankle joint itself to be able to drain it. A localized swelling around your ankle could be a ganglion which is an out pocketing off a tendon or joint.