Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Ankles And Feet

Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016

Question: Hello, My fiancee' is having a problem with his feet, ankles and calves swelling. His feet burn. He has had 2 stints put in his heart in 2010, and he suffers from hypertension, diabetes and his last tests show he has kidney disease. Is this an emergency with the swelling?

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs management and monitoring

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern.Leg swelling of ankles, calf and feet with history of diabetes, hypertension, coronary stents and renal failure is self explanatory. Both cardiac causes and renal causes your husband fiance have can lead to such discomforts. This edema needs to be controlled by controlling the cause, treating kidney disease and controlling hypertension and getting frequent monitoring of kidney and heart functions is advised. If the functions are declined, your fiance' may need admission to the hospital as well. Let your doctor decide what is best for him.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and your fiance' and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar