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Question: My leg, left one is more than right leg, is swollen end of a day. Especially around bone in joint.
It was not blood circulation problem after the test. What is the cause and remedy. Female XXXXXXX
It was not blood circulation problem after the test. What is the cause and remedy. Female XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
As mention below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to HCM and thanks for the query
I understand your concern
The most common cause of leg oedema in patients over 50 years of age is venous insufficiency
Other causes are: chronic kidney disease, heart failure, DVT, standing and sitting for long period, overweight, Lymphedema, low protein level and liver disease.
I would suggest to undergo color dopper USG of leg, blood tests like: Kidney function test, liver function test, ECG to rule out above condition.
Take following advises:
Wear compression bandages. The oedema reducing effect is based on continuous pressure that is maximal at the foot and gradually decreases proximally.
Put a pillow under your legs when lying down, which may lessen swelling related to the buildup of fluid..
Do walk daily in the morning and evening.
Do not keep the leg in dependant position for long time.
Avoid standing and sitting for long period.
The patient is advised to stand alternately on tiptoes and on the heels. The exercise is repeated 15 times, a few times every day.
Restriction of salt intake in the diet
Take high protein diet
Hope I have answered your query
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
As mention below
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome to HCM and thanks for the query
I understand your concern
The most common cause of leg oedema in patients over 50 years of age is venous insufficiency
Other causes are: chronic kidney disease, heart failure, DVT, standing and sitting for long period, overweight, Lymphedema, low protein level and liver disease.
I would suggest to undergo color dopper USG of leg, blood tests like: Kidney function test, liver function test, ECG to rule out above condition.
Take following advises:
Wear compression bandages. The oedema reducing effect is based on continuous pressure that is maximal at the foot and gradually decreases proximally.
Put a pillow under your legs when lying down, which may lessen swelling related to the buildup of fluid..
Do walk daily in the morning and evening.
Do not keep the leg in dependant position for long time.
Avoid standing and sitting for long period.
The patient is advised to stand alternately on tiptoes and on the heels. The exercise is repeated 15 times, a few times every day.
Restriction of salt intake in the diet
Take high protein diet
Hope I have answered your query
If you have further query then I will be happy to help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Hi Dr XXXXXXX
Thank you very much for your advice. I will start with what I can: Restriction of salt intake, take high protein diet, stand alternately on tiptoes and on heels, wear compression bandages and use pillow under my legs. Regarding the tests you suggested, I will discuss with my doctors soon. Possibility is I should have kidney problem since I have only one kidney.
Thank you very much for your advice. I will start with what I can: Restriction of salt intake, take high protein diet, stand alternately on tiptoes and on heels, wear compression bandages and use pillow under my legs. Regarding the tests you suggested, I will discuss with my doctors soon. Possibility is I should have kidney problem since I have only one kidney.
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome back and thank you for reply.
I appreciate your concern
Your symptoms could be a kidney origin.
Meet your physician and undergo above investigations.
Stay healthy
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Welcome back and thank you for reply.
I appreciate your concern
Your symptoms could be a kidney origin.
Meet your physician and undergo above investigations.
Stay healthy
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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