I hurt my knee a couple years ago and because of that, I put more pressure on my left leg. Now I have fluid in my ankle, the size of a silver dollar. It's on the inside of my ankle right by my ankle bone. I asked a Dr if I can have it drained but he rejected saying it's too small. It hurts when it's cold and it seems like it's growing. I elevate and ice it hoping it will help but no changes have happened. Should I get another Dr's opinion or am I stuck with it?
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Fluid in my ankle
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The fluid can not be drained. One needs a history. Gait analysis. Possible excessive pronation causing ankle mortise pressure medically. Have to see it
I would definitely seek another opinion as it may be a fluid filled cyst that could be drained versus another type of pathology. Additional imaging such as a MRI or ultrasound may yield an accurate diagnosis and therefore treatment.
I always recommend a second opinion... As for your issue seek a certified podiatrist in your area and you will need xrays and a possible mri or ct scan. There are alot of possibilities for treatment, you should ask the doctor appropriate questions. There is nothing wrong with getting a third or fourth opinion. Best of luck
Your problem requires more clinical and/or objective diagnostic information in order to give a valid opinion. If you like the doctor that you have seen, consider returning to see if appropriate tests will be ordered, otherwise a 2nd opinion is reasonable.
It is difficult to provide an accurate diagnosis without an examination on a complex problem like yours. It is not clear to me as to whether this is just an isolated area of swelling or some type of soft tissue mass or cyst. One common type of cyst on a tendon is called a ganglion cyst, which is basically a fluid-filled sac on the tendon sheath (soft tissue sleeve that allows the tendon to glide past other tendons or bones). Swelling of the soft tissues such as the tendons may indicate a partial or complete tendon rupture (torn). Swelling in the joint itself may indicate problems such as damage to a small area of cartilage in the joint (called an osteochondral lesion), arthritis or several other problems. You did not mention as to whether or not x-rays have been taken on the ankle. An MRI might also be needed. If you do not feel your treatment so far has been very thorough, then another opinion from a specialist in the foot and ankle such as board-certified podiatrist would be a good idea.