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What Causes Persistent Swelling In The Feet And Ankles?
Question: I continually have swollen feet & ankles. Constantly tired. sleep poorly.
I wear compression stockings but they don't seem to help with my feet & ankles
Now my hands are starting to swell.
My joints are extremely sore.
I get very little exercise due to arthritic knees.
I wear compression stockings but they don't seem to help with my feet & ankles
Now my hands are starting to swell.
My joints are extremely sore.
I get very little exercise due to arthritic knees.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend performing some tests:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HMC!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to fluid retention, which can be caused by heart failure, a kidney or liver disease.
Coming to this point, considering your past medical history, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests:
- a chest x Ray study
- a cardiac ultrasound
- fasting glucose for diabetes
- kidney and liver function tests
- a urine analysis.
A diuretic (like furasemide) may help reduce the swelling.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues!
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
I would recommend performing some tests:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HMC!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to fluid retention, which can be caused by heart failure, a kidney or liver disease.
Coming to this point, considering your past medical history, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests:
- a chest x Ray study
- a cardiac ultrasound
- fasting glucose for diabetes
- kidney and liver function tests
- a urine analysis.
A diuretic (like furasemide) may help reduce the swelling.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues!
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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