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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Ankles And Feet
Question: I have a lady friend of 68 years. Swollen ankles and feet with what looks to me like red blood capillaries showing up in the swollen ankle area.
Brief Answer:
This is edema. Needs evaluation!!!
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the consultation at my virtual clinic!
I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns today and will put my best efforts to get you out of this situation.
Probabilities:-
Blood pressure issues.
Heart disease.
Kidney and liver problems.
Medications.
Lymphatic obstruction.
This is an issue usually caused by multifactorial causes. She needs to consult a Physician in person as it is very important to have a thorough physical examination and some important diagnostic tests including but not limited to cardiac evaluation, blood work and doppler. Her physician will also review her medications to see if there is any need to change some medicine as some medications also cause edema in peripheral limbs.
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Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
This is edema. Needs evaluation!!!
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the consultation at my virtual clinic!
I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns today and will put my best efforts to get you out of this situation.
Probabilities:-
Blood pressure issues.
Heart disease.
Kidney and liver problems.
Medications.
Lymphatic obstruction.
This is an issue usually caused by multifactorial causes. She needs to consult a Physician in person as it is very important to have a thorough physical examination and some important diagnostic tests including but not limited to cardiac evaluation, blood work and doppler. Her physician will also review her medications to see if there is any need to change some medicine as some medications also cause edema in peripheral limbs.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have further clinical concerns or doubts. I will be more than happy to get back to you with expert opinion. Please don't forget to give Five Star rating to help me assist my patients in a better way; and, please don't forget to 'Close This Discussion'.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is very necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change the treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in the start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
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