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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles After Chemo And Radiation Treatment

Hi there, my mother has had chemo & radiation treatment .. her last one was July 17th. Now her ankles are so very swollen, this happened while she was getting treatment & they sent us to get a ultra sound to check for a blood clot..she saw her dr. on Wednesday of last week & she said it was probably just the chemo & radiation still in her..but today they are REALLY swollen..she does have a bad knee * said it was bothering her today as well..i am concerned about her ankle swelling
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
There are many causes for lower limb edema in patients taking chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
The common causes are
1. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
2. Hypoprotienemia and anemia
3. Lymphatic obstruction of lower limb either by direct cancer spread or due to radiotherapy.
4. Cardiac failure
5. Renal failure.
6. Rarely hepatic failure.
So better to consult oncologist and discuss all these possible causes,and start treatment accordingly.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles After Chemo And Radiation Treatment

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. There are many causes for lower limb edema in patients taking chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The common causes are 1. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) 2. Hypoprotienemia and anemia 3. Lymphatic obstruction of lower limb either by direct cancer spread or due to radiotherapy. 4. Cardiac failure 5. Renal failure. 6. Rarely hepatic failure. So better to consult oncologist and discuss all these possible causes,and start treatment accordingly.