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What Causes Swollen Ankles And Feet?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Question: What's causing my ankles and foot to swell?




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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need more details so that I can help you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case.
I will like to ask few questions so that I can help you better

Swelling is on both feet?
Swelling is reducing after lying down?
Do you have any history of injury?
May I know your age and do you have any chronic diseases?

Both feet involvement differential can be swelling due to exertion; swelling can be cardiac /renal origin, early inflammatory arthritis.
You may need to do X ray and blood investigation after clinical examination from your doctor.
Waiting for your reply
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (10 hours later)
I am 48yrs,my had gouit and arthritis. This swelling is new to me
I don't eat alot of salt or pork. Help.
I have multiple sclerosis but healthy for the most part. I recently had a normal EKG,MRI,Cat Scan, Ultra sound
Help
Both ankles and feet are swollen
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get blood tests done

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have studied your case,

In gout there is accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint mainly foot. This leads to swelling and redness in foot.
I will advise to do blood investigations like complete blood count ,uric acid level, and foot scan.

For gout you may need medicine accordingly and diet restriction.

For gout you may need medicine like zyloric, allopurinol and newer febuxostat you can start then according to blood uric acid level consulting his treating doctor.

Food to be avoided in diet includes
Alcohol
Alcohol reduces the ability of your body to excrete uric acid via the kidneys and urine. If your gout is severe or you are having an attack, avoid alcohol completely. Increase your daily intake of water. As the water is turned into urine, it carries uric acid out of your body. Institute of Medicine recommends that adult men drink 3 liters of water daily; women should drink 2 liters.

Processed Carbohydrates
Processed carbohydrates and sugars take the place of healthy carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, in your diet. Although no direct link has been established between sugar intake and gout severity, high sugar intake can contribute to obesity, a risk factor for gout. The fiber in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may also help carry excess uric acid out of your body.

Another possibility of swelling due to liver or kidney disease which can be ruled out on blood investigation like kidney function test and liver function test.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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What Causes Swollen Ankles And Feet?

Brief Answer: Need more details so that I can help you better Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case. I will like to ask few questions so that I can help you better Swelling is on both feet? Swelling is reducing after lying down? Do you have any history of injury? May I know your age and do you have any chronic diseases? Both feet involvement differential can be swelling due to exertion; swelling can be cardiac /renal origin, early inflammatory arthritis. You may need to do X ray and blood investigation after clinical examination from your doctor. Waiting for your reply Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health Take care.