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What Causes Edema, Swelling In Feet And Ankles?
Question: I was in the hospital recently and since I have returned home I have a swelling of both feet and ankles. On my left foot I have a spot where there is pain like I have broken bones on the top of the foot. I have not had any type of injury to my foot. I was hospitalized for an allergic reaction to a medication called Lisinpril that I had taken for my years. I was changed to the generic and had a bad reaction for which I was given steroids at the hospital. I am also a Type 2 Diabetic and I was wondering if this is neuropathy .
Brief Answer:
I would need some more info
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.
This doesnt seem to be because of neuropathy.
In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,
I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.
1) Did you ever get this before?
2) Are you in bed for many days?
3) if you press swelling for 30 seconds does a pit form there?
4) Is your heart fine?
5) Did you get any heart echo ever? can you tell what was the report?
6) Are your kidneys fine?
7) Did you have a long flight...long sitting or standing recently?
Waiting for your input
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)
Resident M.D.
I would need some more info
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.
This doesnt seem to be because of neuropathy.
In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,
I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.
1) Did you ever get this before?
2) Are you in bed for many days?
3) if you press swelling for 30 seconds does a pit form there?
4) Is your heart fine?
5) Did you get any heart echo ever? can you tell what was the report?
6) Are your kidneys fine?
7) Did you have a long flight...long sitting or standing recently?
Waiting for your input
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)
Resident M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. No
2. I laid down a lot in the last couple of weeks.
3. Yes
4. I think it is.
.5. Yes , Last report good, but that was 5 years ago
6. Yes 7. I have been sitting a long time everyday for the last week.
2. I laid down a lot in the last couple of weeks.
3. Yes
4. I think it is.
.5. Yes , Last report good, but that was 5 years ago
6. Yes 7. I have been sitting a long time everyday for the last week.
Brief Answer:
Long sitting and standing
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back,
I have read your answers in detail.
There are 3 causes of edema in both feet usually.
1) Prolonged period in bed, prolonged standing or sitting.
2) Heart failure,
3) Kidney failure.
In you case as you said you haven't been having Kidney or heart issues so most probable culprit of your problems seems to be prolonged periods in bed or prolonged sitting. pressure due to gravity gets raised in legs and fluid oozes out of veins to gather in the leg.
This is kind of a good news, should i say, you just have to follow some simple tips.
Stay XXXXXXX keep walking at home , you don't need to walk too much just going to kitchen after an hour or going to visit your pets after an hour will do.
Wrap crepe bandage around the swollen area this will help the edema settle down quick.
IMPORTANT: Keep your feet elevated, do not hang them while sitting. Don't stand for long periods like half hour or more, without walking around or sitting in between.
This thing should settle down soon.
Keep checking your BP.It shouldn't be high.
If edema doesn't settle in a week or so then see your doctor hey may want to get your kidney tests done and echo done.
Check your salt intake and take one egg albumen boiled in morning things will be all fine :)
Wish you a great weekend
....
I Hope this answers your question, if your have more queries feel free to ask, otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Wish you the best of health.
Regards,
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.(Licensed Family Physician)
M.B.B.S.
Resident M.D.
Long sitting and standing
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back,
I have read your answers in detail.
There are 3 causes of edema in both feet usually.
1) Prolonged period in bed, prolonged standing or sitting.
2) Heart failure,
3) Kidney failure.
In you case as you said you haven't been having Kidney or heart issues so most probable culprit of your problems seems to be prolonged periods in bed or prolonged sitting. pressure due to gravity gets raised in legs and fluid oozes out of veins to gather in the leg.
This is kind of a good news, should i say, you just have to follow some simple tips.
Stay XXXXXXX keep walking at home , you don't need to walk too much just going to kitchen after an hour or going to visit your pets after an hour will do.
Wrap crepe bandage around the swollen area this will help the edema settle down quick.
IMPORTANT: Keep your feet elevated, do not hang them while sitting. Don't stand for long periods like half hour or more, without walking around or sitting in between.
This thing should settle down soon.
Keep checking your BP.It shouldn't be high.
If edema doesn't settle in a week or so then see your doctor hey may want to get your kidney tests done and echo done.
Check your salt intake and take one egg albumen boiled in morning things will be all fine :)
Wish you a great weekend
....
I Hope this answers your question, if your have more queries feel free to ask, otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Wish you the best of health.
Regards,
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.(Licensed Family Physician)
M.B.B.S.
Resident M.D.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Wish you practiced in our area. Thank you for the information.
Brief Answer:
Thanks for your kindness
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your kind words.
I am not there but it's quite a pleasure to find, communicate and help such kind people.
I hope things are getting better at your side. And you are having a safe weekend.
Stay blessed.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
Thanks for your kindness
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your kind words.
I am not there but it's quite a pleasure to find, communicate and help such kind people.
I hope things are getting better at your side. And you are having a safe weekend.
Stay blessed.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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