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What Causes Swollen Ankle And Foot?
Question: I have a swollen ankle and foot on my left side, I have had a hip replacement in the past 4 years, just started noticing the swollen ankle and foot. also i have been experiencing some stress related incontenise. high urge to urinate and some uncontrollable leakage.
Brief Answer:
Needs blood test; life style modification
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your suffering, the painless swelling at ankle and foot may be caused by –
1.Varicose veins that is enlarged, visible tortuous veins of leg
2.Arthrosis of foot and ankle joints with deficiency of vitamin D and calcium.
This needs physical examination along with blood test like serum uric Acid, serum RA factor, serum calcium and vitamin D along with complete blood count and CRP.
For now, my advice would be –Exercises for ankle and foot, limb elevation, avoid constant standing/sitting that is not more than 30-45 minutes. Take balanced diet rich in calcium (1000mg/day) and vitamin D (1000 i.u. /day) along with vitaminB12, B6.
As far as incontinence is concern this may occur because of common prostate gland enlargement and in urinary tract infection. My advice for you would be getting ultrasound abdomen along with urine test (routine, microscopic and culture).
There are also some things you can do at home. In many cases, these lifestyle changes can be enough to control incontinence.
1. Cut back on drinks, such as coffee and tea, soda pop and limit alcohol to no more than 1 drink a day.
2. Eat foods high in fibre to help avoid constipation.
3. Stay at a healthy weight and try simple pelvic-floor exercises like Kegels.
4. Go to the bathroom at several set times each day. Wear clothes that you can remove easily. Make your path to the bathroom as clear and quick as you can.
5. When you urinate, practice double voiding. This means going as much as you can, relaxing for a moment, and then going again.
I hope this information will be helpful and I shall be glad to answer further.
Take care
Regards
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Needs blood test; life style modification
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your suffering, the painless swelling at ankle and foot may be caused by –
1.Varicose veins that is enlarged, visible tortuous veins of leg
2.Arthrosis of foot and ankle joints with deficiency of vitamin D and calcium.
This needs physical examination along with blood test like serum uric Acid, serum RA factor, serum calcium and vitamin D along with complete blood count and CRP.
For now, my advice would be –Exercises for ankle and foot, limb elevation, avoid constant standing/sitting that is not more than 30-45 minutes. Take balanced diet rich in calcium (1000mg/day) and vitamin D (1000 i.u. /day) along with vitaminB12, B6.
As far as incontinence is concern this may occur because of common prostate gland enlargement and in urinary tract infection. My advice for you would be getting ultrasound abdomen along with urine test (routine, microscopic and culture).
There are also some things you can do at home. In many cases, these lifestyle changes can be enough to control incontinence.
1. Cut back on drinks, such as coffee and tea, soda pop and limit alcohol to no more than 1 drink a day.
2. Eat foods high in fibre to help avoid constipation.
3. Stay at a healthy weight and try simple pelvic-floor exercises like Kegels.
4. Go to the bathroom at several set times each day. Wear clothes that you can remove easily. Make your path to the bathroom as clear and quick as you can.
5. When you urinate, practice double voiding. This means going as much as you can, relaxing for a moment, and then going again.
I hope this information will be helpful and I shall be glad to answer further.
Take care
Regards
Dr.chugh, Orthopaedic surgeon
Virtual clinic http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have a lot of stress in my life due to my business, I fly alot and move from city to city quite frequently, I live in XXXXXXX tx. can you refer me to an internist there? My company was based in Los Angeles for quite some time and my DR. is located there and i have not had the chance to go just to see my Dr. I do need a complete Physical and was wondering if you had that type of service.
Thanks
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Thanks
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Brief Answer:
You may use online portal at XXXXXXX to find one
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It’s good to see you
I would like to help you but unfortunately I do not have the required information. But my suggestion would be try online (yellow pages) Directory or you may ask your doctor friend in Los Angeles to suggest a doctor for you at XXXXXXX TX.
Hope this helps
Take care and wishing you good health
Dr.chugh
You may use online portal at XXXXXXX to find one
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It’s good to see you
I would like to help you but unfortunately I do not have the required information. But my suggestion would be try online (yellow pages) Directory or you may ask your doctor friend in Los Angeles to suggest a doctor for you at XXXXXXX TX.
Hope this helps
Take care and wishing you good health
Dr.chugh
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
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