Swelling Feet & Ankles

luvs_chicago

I've noticed over the last 2-3 days that my right foot & ankle is swelling much more than my left.  I'm wondering if this is because I sprained this ankle as a teenager, or if I should be concerned?  I've also noticed my right wrist hurting quite a bit, but again, I sprained it as well in 2003.    Any thoughts?  Do previous injuries effect how much you swell up?

RickeyandDani

I fractured my right wrist not too long ago and I swear I'm only getting that wonderful extra hair growth on my right wrist and forearm. My left is still bare!! Maybe it's just the hormones don't affect your whole body the same way. ??

Also you could be your right hand and right foot more because they might be more dominant then the other.

That's my simple explanation, but if it's really bothering you, I'd call your Dr.

Anna&Matt

I had knee surgery 2 years ago and am definitely having more swelling in that knee/foot than the other. I assume it's related.

luckyangel

Same thing is happening here...my left is swelling way worse than my right...had an old injury and a recent one in that ankle.  Its pretty normal.  Drink fluids, try to prop it up in the evening and give it a few days, took about 6 days for mine to go back to normal.