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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Ankle And Foot

Ankles are swollen every day even the tops of my feet.....it hurts to walk ....the swelling goes down during the night but back after a few hours of waking. Small spider veins inside of foot up to ankle.... Elevating them doesn t seem to help. Been having Remicade infusions for Ulcerative Colitis since April 30th....down to every 8 weeks. Swelling in face too.....actually seems like everywhere but feet hurt. ARRRRGGGG.....sick of it please help.
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful ankle and foot. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , gout , kidney disease , DVT or venous insufficiency . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or nephrologist for kidney problem , who may prescribe diuretic along with betablockers .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and keep your legs elevated while lying down .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Ankle And Foot

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful ankle and foot. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , hypertension , gout , kidney disease , DVT or venous insufficiency . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for cardiac problem or nephrologist for kidney problem , who may prescribe diuretic along with betablockers .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and keep your legs elevated while lying down . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari