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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Feet Be Treated?

stroked at age 45. Stroke of unknown origin. right side affected my fingers and toes also some weakness. I take 200 plus 50 of synthroid daily. My feet and ankles are swelling so bad that my legs are hard as rocks. yes I am overwieght and I smoke. I know I have too quit but tried Chantix etc nothing works. lots of other meds. topirimate, imipramine, clopidrogrel, simvestastain, what should I look for and do
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Sometimes swelling can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sidedheart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling. Whenkidneys are not functioning properly, fluid can build up in the body. Liver disease can affect the liver's production of a protein called albumin, which keeps the blood from leaking out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues. Inadequate albumin production can lead to fluid leakage. Gravity causes fluid to accumulate more in the feet and ankles, but fluid can also accumulate in the abdomen and chest. If your swelling is accompanied by other symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight gain, see your doctor right away. If you feel short of breath or have chest pain, pressure, or tightness, call 911
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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Feet Be Treated?

Sometimes swelling can indicate a problem such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Ankles that swell in the evening could be a sign of retaining salt and water because of right-sidedheart failure. Kidney disease can also cause foot and ankle swelling. Whenkidneys are not functioning properly, fluid can build up in the body. Liver disease can affect the liver s production of a protein called albumin, which keeps the blood from leaking out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues. Inadequate albumin production can lead to fluid leakage. Gravity causes fluid to accumulate more in the feet and ankles, but fluid can also accumulate in the abdomen and chest. If your swelling is accompanied by other symptoms, including fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight gain, see your doctor right away. If you feel short of breath or have chest pain, pressure, or tightness, call 911