I woke up with a pain in my ankle and my ankle has been swollen for 2 days. I could hardly walk. Now the pain has subbided, but the ankle is still swollen. My husband thinks I have a case of GOUT. I do not recall injuring my ankle. Do you think my doctor would order a uric acid test at our local hospital if I call him? We are 50 miles from his office.
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms can be related to gout. I suggest checking the uric acid level for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. I recommend maintaining the leg elevated and reduce the stress in the daily basis. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards!  Chat Doctor.