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Suggest Treatment For Spider Veins And Bruises On The Feet With Severe Pain While On Medication For Hypertension And Thyroid Issues
Question: I had my thyroid totally removed17 years ago then developed degenerative spondyilosits,central canal stenosis and now have RA.im am also borderline diabetic with times of high blood pressure,i only take my thyroid meds now but have taken blood pressure meds and metaformin in the past,now I have like all thr veins in my lower legs and feet looking like spider veins and brusies on my feet with sever pain,also a hard painful lump on the back of my rt foot that makes it hard to walk .is this normal with my RA SWELLING ISSUES?i also developed a heart murmur last year
Brief Answer:
You have varicose veins and swelling is due to RA
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand that you are having several ailments. You had total thyroidectomy, degenerative spondylitis, central canal stenosis and now Rheumatoid arthritis.
I feel you have developed varicose veins. Physical activity is a great first step in home treatment for varicose veins. The more you move, the better your blood circulates. The idea is to help the blood that gathers in the damaged veins move back to the heart.
Low-impact exercise that improves blood flow can help reverse the unhealthy qualities of varicose veins. Swimming, walking, cycling, yoga, and stretching are all beneficial as they circulate the blood and exercise the calf muscles without the danger of physical injury. Moderate exercise can also help with high blood pressure, one of the risk factors for varicose vein formation.
Dietary fiber helps with healthy bowel function. It’s especially important to eat fiber if you tend to have constipation. The physical effort used to pass stool can create a strong internal abdominal pressure, which can aggravate the damaged vein valves.
Self-care — such as exercising, losing weight, not wearing tight clothes, elevating your legs, and avoiding long periods of standing or sitting — can ease pain and prevent varicose veins from getting worse.
Wearing compression stockings all day is often the first approach to try before moving on to other treatments. They steadily squeeze your legs, helping veins and leg muscles move blood more efficiently. The amount of compression varies by type and brand.
You can buy compression stockings at most pharmacies and medical supply stores.
The hard painful swelling on the back of your right foot is due to RA. Typical features of tendinitis. consult a doctor specialized in rheumatology. Some mediations like HCQs and low dose steroids may help in reducing the swelling and improving your movements. You need to take treatment very regularly as prescribed by your doctor.
Also i suggest you to get your blood sugar and BP checked regularly atleast one a month.
Regards- Dr Sanjay Kini
You have varicose veins and swelling is due to RA
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand that you are having several ailments. You had total thyroidectomy, degenerative spondylitis, central canal stenosis and now Rheumatoid arthritis.
I feel you have developed varicose veins. Physical activity is a great first step in home treatment for varicose veins. The more you move, the better your blood circulates. The idea is to help the blood that gathers in the damaged veins move back to the heart.
Low-impact exercise that improves blood flow can help reverse the unhealthy qualities of varicose veins. Swimming, walking, cycling, yoga, and stretching are all beneficial as they circulate the blood and exercise the calf muscles without the danger of physical injury. Moderate exercise can also help with high blood pressure, one of the risk factors for varicose vein formation.
Dietary fiber helps with healthy bowel function. It’s especially important to eat fiber if you tend to have constipation. The physical effort used to pass stool can create a strong internal abdominal pressure, which can aggravate the damaged vein valves.
Self-care — such as exercising, losing weight, not wearing tight clothes, elevating your legs, and avoiding long periods of standing or sitting — can ease pain and prevent varicose veins from getting worse.
Wearing compression stockings all day is often the first approach to try before moving on to other treatments. They steadily squeeze your legs, helping veins and leg muscles move blood more efficiently. The amount of compression varies by type and brand.
You can buy compression stockings at most pharmacies and medical supply stores.
The hard painful swelling on the back of your right foot is due to RA. Typical features of tendinitis. consult a doctor specialized in rheumatology. Some mediations like HCQs and low dose steroids may help in reducing the swelling and improving your movements. You need to take treatment very regularly as prescribed by your doctor.
Also i suggest you to get your blood sugar and BP checked regularly atleast one a month.
Regards- Dr Sanjay Kini
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