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Suggest Remedies For Swelling In The Feet And Ankles
Question: What causes feet and ankles to swell?
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different causes and it would depend on whether one or both ankle/feet are involved.
If only one lower limb is involved, then the possible causes are: (1) trauma (2) infection (3) clot (4) varicose veins in one lower limb (5)arthritis
If both lower limbs are involved then possible causes are: (1) side effect of medication, eg amlodipine , a blood pressure medication can have this effect
(2)heart disease
(3)kidney disease
(4)varicose veins in both lower limbs
(5)liver disease
If you have a history of heart or kidney or liver disease, then one of these may be the cause.
If you notice varicose veins in both legs then this is also a possible cause.
To find the exact cause, you would need to be assessed by your doctor. A thorough history and examination would be needed.
If the cause is not clear then blood tests (liver and kidney function) and an ECG (to take a look at the heart), would be needed
There are medications that can help reduce swellling
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different causes and it would depend on whether one or both ankle/feet are involved.
If only one lower limb is involved, then the possible causes are: (1) trauma (2) infection (3) clot (4) varicose veins in one lower limb (5)arthritis
If both lower limbs are involved then possible causes are: (1) side effect of medication, eg amlodipine , a blood pressure medication can have this effect
(2)heart disease
(3)kidney disease
(4)varicose veins in both lower limbs
(5)liver disease
If you have a history of heart or kidney or liver disease, then one of these may be the cause.
If you notice varicose veins in both legs then this is also a possible cause.
To find the exact cause, you would need to be assessed by your doctor. A thorough history and examination would be needed.
If the cause is not clear then blood tests (liver and kidney function) and an ECG (to take a look at the heart), would be needed
There are medications that can help reduce swellling
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am on BP meds, also in a wheelchair because of MS. Will see Dr. tomorrow and review results of blood tests.
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Brief Answer:
okay
Detailed Answer:
HI
No problem, if there are any other queries, feel free to ask
Wishing you the best
okay
Detailed Answer:
HI
No problem, if there are any other queries, feel free to ask
Wishing you the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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