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Have Red Blotches And Swelling In Ankles And Legs. High Cholesterol. Tried Anti-inflammatory Tablets. Solution?
Hi, I have been suffering from swollen ankles for about 4 months, where my ankles are sore to touch. My leg also swells, so that when I take my socks off I have indents around both legs. I have also noticed I have red blotches on both legs, mainly below the knee.
I have had blood tests recently but have only been asked to go and see the surgery nurse about my cholesterol level, which was higher than norm 6 months ago. Nothing has been said about the other tests that were performed in relation to my legs. I have tried 2 types of anti-inflammatory tablets but neither have had any effect.
I am unsure what to do next. My e-mail address is YYYY@YYYY
Thank you
I have had blood tests recently but have only been asked to go and see the surgery nurse about my cholesterol level, which was higher than norm 6 months ago. Nothing has been said about the other tests that were performed in relation to my legs. I have tried 2 types of anti-inflammatory tablets but neither have had any effect.
I am unsure what to do next. My e-mail address is YYYY@YYYY
Thank you
Fri, 14 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As you stated in your query it is not an inflammation in any way.
Both legs ( ankles) are swollen and red patches and indents.
The symptoms are from the last 4 months ?
May be due to,
Kidney problems,
diabetes,
Hypertension,
Congestive heart failure,
Renal failure ( chronic),
Hypo proteinemia,
Anemia,
Thrombosis ( rarely in both legs)
One and most foremost reason is that 6 months ago your blood cholesterol level was high and that was the cause.
Now consult a PHYSICIAN and get in blood for lipid, C B C, urea, creatinine level .
Physician will decide future course of action.
Hope I have answered your question.
If further any question I will help.
GOOD LUCK.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As you stated in your query it is not an inflammation in any way.
Both legs ( ankles) are swollen and red patches and indents.
The symptoms are from the last 4 months ?
May be due to,
Kidney problems,
diabetes,
Hypertension,
Congestive heart failure,
Renal failure ( chronic),
Hypo proteinemia,
Anemia,
Thrombosis ( rarely in both legs)
One and most foremost reason is that 6 months ago your blood cholesterol level was high and that was the cause.
Now consult a PHYSICIAN and get in blood for lipid, C B C, urea, creatinine level .
Physician will decide future course of action.
Hope I have answered your question.
If further any question I will help.
GOOD LUCK.
Dr. HET
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