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What Causes Swollen Ankles Post Smoking Withdrawal?

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Question : It has been a month since I quit smoking and now my ankles are always swollen. I have no history of high blood pressure, usually runs low to average, and no history of high cholesterol. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Kidney/arthritis/staying sit/standing for long periods...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. I have also gone through the photo you sent in and noticed that your feet are really swollen on your ankles.

Apart high blood pressure, other causes to swollen feet include:
- kidney problems: I advise to run urine analysis and abdominal ultrasound to rule them out
- staying sit or in standing position for long periods
- arthritis: get X-ray of your ankles
- problems with leg blood vessels: Echo doppler advised

Until the tests results are in, I highly advise to :
- avoid staying sit or in standing position for long periods
- if your work requires staying in such positions, I highly advise to take short breaks from time in time to make your legs move.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana

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What Causes Swollen Ankles Post Smoking Withdrawal?

Brief Answer: Kidney/arthritis/staying sit/standing for long periods... Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. I have also gone through the photo you sent in and noticed that your feet are really swollen on your ankles. Apart high blood pressure, other causes to swollen feet include: - kidney problems: I advise to run urine analysis and abdominal ultrasound to rule them out - staying sit or in standing position for long periods - arthritis: get X-ray of your ankles - problems with leg blood vessels: Echo doppler advised Until the tests results are in, I highly advise to : - avoid staying sit or in standing position for long periods - if your work requires staying in such positions, I highly advise to take short breaks from time in time to make your legs move. Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana