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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Feet And Ankles

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Question: What makes my feet and ankles swell so much and has little water blisters?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Such swelling and blisters happen in lymphoedema when there is lymphatic blockage.
I advice you to get a color Doppler of the vessels of leg done.
This will be helpful in finding out where exactly the block is located.
Get an echocardiogram done as swelling of leg is also seen in cardiac conditions.
For immediate relief dip your leg in saline water and keep legs elevated above heart level by placing pillows under your legs.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Feet And Ankles

Brief Answer: Get investigated Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Such swelling and blisters happen in lymphoedema when there is lymphatic blockage. I advice you to get a color Doppler of the vessels of leg done. This will be helpful in finding out where exactly the block is located. Get an echocardiogram done as swelling of leg is also seen in cardiac conditions. For immediate relief dip your leg in saline water and keep legs elevated above heart level by placing pillows under your legs. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.