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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Feet In An Elderly Person With COPD And Diabetes

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Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Question: I am 92 years old with copd. When I awaken I have greatly swollen feet.
My blood sugar is about 120 and A1 close to 6.0.
Are there any connections other than diabetes?
Thanks. Al Bernhard
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There may be other cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

HbA1c of 6 denotes Pre-diabetes if there is no previous diabetes.

With age of 92 there are many possibilities for swollen feet.
- Hypoproteinemia low protein level which may be due to poor nutrition, Liver or Kidney disease.
- Heart problem.
- Anemia (low Haemoglobin).

In such cases I may suggest following investigation -
- Complete Blood Count.
- Liver function test including Total protein and albumin.
- Renal function test.
- ECG and 2DEcho of heart.
- Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis.

Depending upon detailed clinical examination and above test results appropriate decision can be taken.
You should consult your physician.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Feet In An Elderly Person With COPD And Diabetes

Brief Answer: There may be other cause. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your question. Noted your concern. HbA1c of 6 denotes Pre-diabetes if there is no previous diabetes. With age of 92 there are many possibilities for swollen feet. - Hypoproteinemia low protein level which may be due to poor nutrition, Liver or Kidney disease. - Heart problem. - Anemia (low Haemoglobin). In such cases I may suggest following investigation - - Complete Blood Count. - Liver function test including Total protein and albumin. - Renal function test. - ECG and 2DEcho of heart. - Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis. Depending upon detailed clinical examination and above test results appropriate decision can be taken. You should consult your physician. Hope this helps you. Regards, Dr Abhay Mali. Diabetologist.