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What Causes Constant Swelling Of Feet Despite Taking Medication?

I have had swelling in my feet for the last month or so I was reduces on my medication of metformin from one to one half the swelling seem to have gotten worse I do elavate my feet at night that help some however I have not purchase the socks that my dr recommeded I am type two diabetic they check my heart they said it is in good shape however I am 82 and stay pretty busy doing the day Delberta Clark
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
Avoid standing for longer times. Do squeeze (stretch) your leg muscles time and again while standing. It will improve a lot.

Go check your blood pressure status. It causes swelling if you are hypertensive. Some medicines cause swelling e.g. Norvasc. Consult your physician to look for all the medications you are on. He may add some medicine after doing your blood work for Liver and Kidney functions. Its sometimes due to kidneys at your age that causes retention of fluid back in there causing leg swelling.


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Have a wonderful time ahead.
 

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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

USA
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What Causes Constant Swelling Of Feet Despite Taking Medication?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   Avoid standing for longer times. Do squeeze (stretch) your leg muscles time and again while standing. It will improve a lot. Go check your blood pressure status. It causes swelling if you are hypertensive. Some medicines cause swelling e.g. Norvasc. Consult your physician to look for all the medications you are on. He may add some medicine after doing your blood work for Liver and Kidney functions. Its sometimes due to kidneys at your age that causes retention of fluid back in there causing leg swelling. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA