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What Causes Irregular Heartbeat And Numbness In The Ankles?
Question: I have a blockage in my carotid artery, irregular heart beat, and my feet feel numb and ankles swollen. My heart doctor has me wearing compression stockings, but they make my legs feel stiff and loss of feeling in my feet they hurt my feet and hard to walk. I am loosing my eyesight with MD . I am 84 almost 85 years old.
I like and trust my doctor but wonder if there is anything else I can do.
My name is XXXXXXX Harelson. I do not know what the terms and conditions are.
I like and trust my doctor but wonder if there is anything else I can do.
My name is XXXXXXX Harelson. I do not know what the terms and conditions are.
Brief Answer:
Stocking are important for you
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that stocking comes in different sizes and initially it's bit uncomfortable but slowly you will get used to it. Just make sure the size is right for you.
It's good to hear that you trust your doctor and that is vey important. Stocking will help in preventing pooling of blood in legs and thereby prevent clot formation which will protect you from stroke.
I hope this information will be helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Stocking are important for you
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that stocking comes in different sizes and initially it's bit uncomfortable but slowly you will get used to it. Just make sure the size is right for you.
It's good to hear that you trust your doctor and that is vey important. Stocking will help in preventing pooling of blood in legs and thereby prevent clot formation which will protect you from stroke.
I hope this information will be helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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Password:pvrxw2
Height: 5'8"
Weigh: 136
non-smoker
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Partap
What do you think the numbness in my feet is from?I am worried about the numbness in my feet. The stockings are according to the information I gave when ordering. Could it be from something else?I am worried about the numbness in my feet.
XXXXXXX xxxxxxx
YYYY@YYYY
Password:pvrxw2
Height: 5'8"
Weigh: 136
non-smoker
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Partap
What do you think the numbness in my feet is from?I am worried about the numbness in my feet. The stockings are according to the information I gave when ordering. Could it be from something else?I am worried about the numbness in my feet.
XXXXXXX xxxxxxx
YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
follow-up consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello Again,
The most likely cause of numbness in your feet is age-related weakness and degeneration of nerves.
Diabetes can also be one important underlying cause of it. Kindly get your blood sugar and HbA1c levels checked.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
follow-up consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello Again,
The most likely cause of numbness in your feet is age-related weakness and degeneration of nerves.
Diabetes can also be one important underlying cause of it. Kindly get your blood sugar and HbA1c levels checked.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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